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Boko Haram Kills Over 300 in Five Weeks Report Warns of Failing Counterinsurgency Strategy

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Abuja, Nigeria – Over 300 people, including more than 100 military personnel and 200 civilians, have been killed in renewed Boko Haram attacks over a five-week period, according to a new report by security research firm Nextier SPD. The report, titled “Re-thinking Nigeria’s Counterinsurgency Strategy: The Aftermath of the Boko Haram Resurgence”, highlights a troubling increase in both the frequency and lethality of terrorist attacks in northeastern Nigeria between November 2024 and April 2025. Authored by Dr. Ndu Nwokolo and Dr. Chibuike Njoku, the findings reveal that 252 terrorist incidents were recorded during the six-month span. January 2025 alone saw 92 deaths, despite a relatively average number of attacks that month. “Military victories do not necessarily translate to improved community security and stabilisation,” the report notes. The report links the resurgence of violence to the two main Boko Haram factions — Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) — which have ramped up their operations with more sophisticated tactics including ambushes on military convoys, use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and raids on internally displaced persons (IDP) camps. In a worrying development, the insurgents have reportedly seized control of three local government areas in Borno State, further undermining state authority and disrupting humanitarian operations. The report also raised alarm over growing military fatigue, deteriorating civil-military relations, and a surge in kidnappings, particularly in April 2025. Despite continued military offensives, Nextier SPD argues that Nigeria’s current approach — heavily focused on military operations — has failed to address the underlying drivers of insurgency, such as poverty, unemployment, and lack of access to education. The authors call for a comprehensive, people-centred counterinsurgency strategy, combining military efforts with socioeconomic reforms, inclusive dialogue, and community-based interventions. “The current strategy is reactive rather than preventative,” the report warns. “Without urgent reforms, Nigeria’s fight against terrorism may continue to flounder, leaving millions vulnerable to extremist violence.” The resurgence of Boko Haram comes as Nigeria faces mounting security challenges across several regions, with many analysts now urging a fundamental rethink of national security policy to address the root causes of violence rather than its symptoms.

Can Your Landlord or Residence Association Legally Lock You Out? Here’s What the Law Says

Our Reporters2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

Your Landlord does not have the right to stop you from gaining access to the apartment you paid for and he does not have the right to make any rule that can stop you or any other Tenants from having access to their apartment Secondly, the Landlord has no Legal Power to restrct your movement, This is a breach of your Fundamental Human Rights and it’s time to teach the Landlord some Lessons he or she refuses to learn from tender age. This by the way includes Landlord Association in an Estate, that are locking out members of the Community. Tenants are not your Children or your Slaves to be controlled like they depend on you for feeding. HOW TO GO ABOUT IT AS A TENANT OR RESIDENCE Keep evidences of the message sent on phone or hardcopy 2) Meet with the Landlord or Resident’s Association Chairman and let him know about how the rule is a violation of your Fundamental Human Right and record the conversation for evidence purpose only. ACTION Any day you are locked out , 1)Call him on phone and keep evidence that you called him and he did not pick up or was saying otherwise. 2) Sleep by the gutter on the Street and take pictures of yourself as evidence and move away . 3) Sleep at the entrance Gate and do the same thing as you don’t have the financial capacity to Lodge in a Hotel. 4) It’s time to SU£ the Landlord or Association and demand for damages in Millions of Naira and claim some of your items was stolen while you where sleeping outside on the Street. You can even do some photoshop bruises. The Landlord will learn the hard way As a Landlord you can make such rule, but it must be a flexible one in the sense that when they call you on phone or you create a channel of someone they can call to come help them open the Gate or you give each one their own spare key at their own expense so they can come in easily after locking the Gate against outsiders from entering into your property. Ignorance of the law is no excuse

Zulum to Close Muna IDP Camp as Borno Advances Resettlement Efforts

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Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has announced plans to shut down the Muna Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Maiduguri in the coming weeks, marking a significant step in the state’s ongoing efforts to close all formal IDP camps within the capital. Governor Zulum made the announcement during a surprise early morning visit to the camp on Monday. The Muna camp, established during the height of the Boko Haram insurgency, currently houses about 10,000 displaced persons. According to Zulum, approximately 75 percent of the camp’s residents have already been resettled in their ancestral communities. He assured the remaining inhabitants that the government would provide livelihood support and reintegration assistance to ensure a smooth transition. “This move marks a critical step in our transition from emergency response to rebuilding lives and communities,” Zulum stated. Since his first term, Zulum has prioritized the closure of IDP camps in Maiduguri, with over 12 camps already shut down as part of the state’s broader recovery and development strategy.

IGP Reaffirms Commitment to Global Partnerships in Tackling Transnational Crime

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As UK Home Office Minister Pays Courtesy Visit to Force Headquarters Abuja, 29th April 2025 – The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s unwavering commitment to international cooperation in the fight against transnational crime. This assurance came during a courtesy visit from the UK’s Minister of the Home Office, the Honourable Lord David George Hanson, at the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja. During the meeting, Lord Hanson highlighted the growing threat of transnational crime—particularly cyber fraud—which he described as a shared concern for both the United Kingdom and Nigeria. He commended the existing collaborative efforts between both nations, especially in countering cybercriminal activities, and expressed the UK Government’s readiness to further support the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). He also revealed plans to formalize the partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aimed at expanding and structuring future joint initiatives. In response, the IGP welcomed the visit as a testament to the enduring partnership between Nigeria and the UK. He expressed appreciation for the UK Government’s continued support and emphasized the importance of sustained cooperation in addressing complex security challenges. Looking ahead, the IGP proposed the establishment of a fellowship exchange program with the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) to deepen operational synergy and foster long-term collaboration. The IGP reiterated the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to building strategic partnerships with local and international stakeholders to effectively combat crime and ensure public safety across borders. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra, fCAIForce Public Relations OfficerForce Headquarters, Abuja

Bayelsa Government Condemns Shooting at Political Rally Linked to Wike Loyalists

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The Bayelsa State Government has expressed strong dismay over the shooting incident that occurred during a political rally organized on Saturday by the NEW Associates, a group allegedly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike. In a statement issued Saturday night by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs. Obiuwou Koku-Obiyai, the government called on the Inspector-General of Police and the state police authorities to immediately investigate and uncover those responsible for the violence. The government noted that the shooting appeared premeditated, especially as the rally’s organizers had previously warned that “the good, the bad, and the ugly” would attend the event. It questioned why a gathering expected to be peaceful turned violent, leaving several individuals reportedly injured. The statement urged law enforcement agencies to launch a thorough investigation and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice. Highlighting that the rally violated electoral guidelines set by the Electoral Act and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the government also pointed out that the event was held at the camp ground of a religious organization. It warned political groups against dragging religious institutions into partisan politics and desecrating sacred places of worship, stressing that any religious organization found breaching the law would face sanctions. The government reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace and protecting the lives and property of all residents in Bayelsa State.

EFCC Receives Petition Against Mele Kyari Promises Swift Investigation

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has received a petition from a coalition of lawyers and civil society groups against the former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari. The petition, submitted on Friday, follows recent protests by the “Concerned Citizens Against Corruption” at the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja, where demonstrators called for a thorough probe into Kyari’s leadership and NNPCL’s transactions over the past five years. Similarly, on Wednesday, another group of lawyers under the banner of “Guardians of Democracy and Rule of Law” marched to the Ministry of Justice to formally petition the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF). Following this, the group also submitted a parallel petition to the EFCC. Receiving the petition on behalf of the EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, the commission’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, assured the petitioners that the issues raised would be thoroughly investigated.“The issues raised in the petition will be looked into and addressed,” Oyewale stated. The petition accuses Kyari of monumental fraud, tax evasion, economic sabotage, and abuse of office during his tenure from July 2019 to February 2025. Led by Asika Raymond, the Guardians of Democracy and Rule of Law alleged that Kyari, in collusion with certain contractors and consultants, inflated the costs of refinery rehabilitation projects, notably the Port Harcourt Refinery, where $1.5 billion was allegedly spent despite an initial $1 billion estimate for the rehabilitation of three refineries. The petition also highlights allegations of crude oil diversion, opaque financial transactions under the guise of “pipeline security” at a suspicious rate of 80,000 barrels per day, and irregularities in the $5 billion AKK Gas Pipeline Project. Further concerns were raised regarding fuel subsidy fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic when NNPCL reportedly increased petroleum imports, contrary to global trends of reduced fuel consumption. The petition questions the transparency of crude-backed loans worth $21.565 billion secured by NNPCL since 2019, alleging that the terms were unfavorable to Nigeria, ceding financial benefits to oil traders. Kyari is also accused of authorizing massive, undocumented spending on oil exploration projects without clear feasibility studies or demonstrated economic returns. The lawyers urged the EFCC to conduct a forensic audit of all payments made to consultants and contractors from 2019 to 2025, recover misappropriated funds, and collaborate with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to investigate suspected cases of tax evasion.

Military Repels Militia Attack in Plateau Arrests Suspects After Kaduna Pursuit

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Troops of Operation Lafiyan Jama’a have repelled a militia attack on Teegbe community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, neutralising one suspect and arresting two others during a hot pursuit into neighbouring Kaduna State. The operation, which was revealed in a post by security analyst, Zagazola Makama on X, followed a distress call received at about 9 a.m on Wednesday when the community came under attack. According to Makama, troops swiftly responded to the call and engaged the armed assailants upon arrival in Teegbe. The attackers, however, fled toward Baduru Sama in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. During a fierce chase, the troops re-engaged the fleeing militia members, leading to the neutralisation of one suspect. Further clearance operations in the area led to the arrest of two individuals; 40-year-old Sani Adamu and 20-year-old Buhari Mohammed suspected to be members of a local bandit group. The troops also recovered 42 stolen cows and a sum of ₦20,200 from the neutralised suspect.Sadly, two residents of Teegbe community were confirmed dead following the attack, while another sustained gunshot wounds and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. A soldier, identified as Lance Corporal Tope Awoniyi, was also injured during the exchange and is currently receiving treatment at the 3 Division Medical Services and Hospital. The arrested suspects and the recovered items are currently in military custody for further investigation.

Herdsmen Attack Afia Community In Benue 11 Dead

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Barely a week after suspected armed herders massacred over 50 farmers in parts of Benue State, fresh violence erupted in the early hours of Tuesday as gunmen stormed Afia community in Ukum Local Government Area, killing 11 residents and leaving several others injured. The Ter Ukum, His Royal Highness, Chief Iyorkyaa Kaave, disclosed in Makurdi while addressing a security meeting convened to assess the spate of violence in the area. Describing the attack as unprovoked and part of a calculated agenda to displace indigenous farmers, the monarch condemned the continued loss of lives and property in his domain. “As I speak to you, these attacks began on Thursday in Logo and by Good Friday had spread to several communities in Ukum. We are still counting the dead, recovering more corpses and many of our people remain missing,” the monarch lamented. According to him, Tuesday’s attack on Afia was particularly brutal, as the armed assailants stormed the community at dawn, firing sporadically at residents and leaving eleven dead on the spot, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries. Kaave expressed fears that the armed herders are bent on displacing local populations to seize their lands, noting that the situation has reached a crisis point. “These people are different from the Fulani we knew and lived peacefully with in the 1970s and 1980s. Back then, they would come during the dry season with their families and cattle. But what we are witnessing now are armed men with AK-47s, attacking our people in their sleep, and returning to occupy their homes,” the monarch stated. He urged President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action, warning against any move to negotiate with those behind the killings. “The president should understand this clearly — we do not want to settle with murderers. These people have a hidden but now obvious agenda: to kill, displace and occupy,” he said.