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Sheikh Gumi Claims He Has Been Marked For Elimination After Being Labelled Boko Haram Figure

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Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has alleged that he is facing a threat to his life after being described as a Boko Haram figure during what he said was a national security meeting. The cleric said the information was quietly relayed to him by people he identified as security sources. He made the claim while addressing followers in a video that has since circulated widely on social media. Gumi recounted receiving an early morning phone call from Abuja in which he was told his name was raised at a security meeting, with claims that he had been marked for elimination. “They called me from Abuja and told me there was a security meeting. They said I have been marked, that I will be eliminated. And who are Boko Haram?” He also questioned prevailing global narratives around terrorism, suggesting that powerful international actors bear responsibility for the emergence of extremist groups. “Even Americans said they came to fight terrorists, so who are the terrorists? They are the ones.”

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Suspected Boko Haram Operative Confesses He Was Paid ₦100,000 For Maiduguri Mosque Bombing

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Ibrahim Mohammed, a suspected Boko Haram operative arrested over the deadly mosque bombing in Maiduguri, Borno State, has claimed he was paid about ₦100,000 to carry out the attack. The bombing occurred on Christmas Eve at a mosque in Gamboru Market, where a suicide bomber detonated an improvised explosive device (IED), killing five people and injuring 32 others. Mohammed, one of two suspects arrested by army troops in connection with the incident, said he carried out the operation on the instructions of his commanders, identified as Adamu and Abubakar. According to counterinsurgency platform Zagazola Makama, he revealed that the attack was coordinated by Boko Haram leaders operating between Adamawa State and the Mandara Mountains. “We came after Zuhur and Asr prayers when the mosque was empty. We entered pretending to pray. My colleague was digging to plant the IED in the middle of the mosque while I was digging by the side,” he said. After the explosion, Mohammed said he returned to the scene pretending to be a first responder and assisted in evacuating victims. “When I returned to the mosque, they were evacuating dead bodies. I helped them convey the corpses and injured people in emergency vehicles,” he said. The suspect disclosed that he later moved to Yobe State for additional assignments, including reconnaissance on military positions and hunters’ groups. He said he was paid between ₦70,000 and ₦100,000 for each mission. “After the mission, I proceeded to Yobe for another assignment, to carry out recce on military positions and hunters’ groups for possible attacks on new recruits,” he said. “I was paid money ranging from ₦70,000 to ₦100,000 per mission.” Mohammed also claimed he was part of a wider terror network responsible for multiple attacks across the North-East, linked to factions of Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS), Ansaru, and Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM). He was arrested on Monday in Damaturu by local hunters working with Operation Hadin Kai during a raid on a suspected hideout. Security sources said his presence among a group of Almajiri pupils raised suspicion, leading to his arrest and interrogation. The suspect further disclosed that there were plans to attack the new Izala Mosque near Tashan Joni, but the operation was abandoned due to heightened security in the area.

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Goodluck Jonathan Denies Accusing Late Buhari Of Boko Haram Links, Says Comments Misrepresented

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied suggesting that the late President Muhammadu Buhari had any ties to Boko Haram, insisting that his comments were misrepresented. In a statement on Saturday, issued by his media aide Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan said he never alleged, hinted, or implied that Buhari supported or was connected to the terrorist group. The clarification follows Jonathan’s remarks on Friday at the launch of Scars, a book by former Chief of Defence Staff Lucky Irabor. Jonathan had recounted that Boko Haram once listed Buhari among individuals they wanted to act as mediators in peace talks with the government. Jonathan, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015, explained that the insurgents’ mention of Buhari occurred after his administration had established committees to engage with the group. Former presidential spokesman Garba Shehu dismissed Jonathan’s account as “false and politically motivated.” Eze stressed that Jonathan’s comments were intended to highlight Boko Haram’s deceptive strategies rather than implicate Buhari. “Boko Haram often invoked the names of respected public figures without their knowledge to create confusion, exploit divisions, and undermine public confidence in government,” the statement said. Jonathan’s remarks, Eze added, were meant to illustrate the insurgents’ duplicity. He noted that if Buhari had truly been their chosen negotiator, Boko Haram’s attacks would not have persisted after he became president. The statement concluded by reaffirming Jonathan’s respect for Buhari’s commitment to fighting terrorism and said that both leaders shared a common goal of restoring peace and stability to Nigeria. Eze urged the public to disregard distorted reports, emphasizing that Jonathan remains committed to peace, unity, and strengthening democracy.  

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Jonathan Reveals Boko Haram Once Selected Buhari as Negotiator

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that Boko Haram once selected Muhammadu Buhari to act as their negotiator with the Nigerian government. Jonathan made the disclosure on Friday during the public presentation of Scars, a book by former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (retd.), in Abuja. He explained that the insurgents chose Buhari after Jonathan’s administration set up multiple committees to engage the group in dialogue. “One of the committees we set up then, Boko Haram nominated Buhari to lead their team to negotiate with the government,” Jonathan said. “I thought that if they had nominated Buhari to represent them and interact with the government committee, then when Buhari became president, it might have provided an easier path to negotiations, and they could have surrendered their weapons. But the problem still exists today.” Jonathan added that the insurgency’s persistence underscores its complexity, noting that Buhari’s inability to fully eliminate Boko Haram highlighted the challenges of addressing the crisis.

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Boko Haram Attack Claims Four Lives in Adamawa Community

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At least four people have been confirmed dead following a deadly attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents on Wagga Mongoro community in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State. According to local residents, the insurgents stormed the village in the early hours of Wednesday, September 24, launching a coordinated assault that left several homes destroyed and forced dozens of families to flee into surrounding areas. Eyewitnesses say the attackers arrived in large numbers, overwhelming the local community before security reinforcements could arrive. “They came heavily armed and started shooting. People ran for their lives. By the time help came, it was too late,” a resident told TVC News under anonymity. At the time of filing this report, the military and other security agencies had not yet issued an official statement regarding the attack. Madagali, located near the border with Borno State, remains a hotspot for insurgent activity. The region has been repeatedly targeted in recent years due to its proximity to areas known to harbor Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters. Local authorities have called for increased military presence and enhanced surveillance in the region to prevent further attacks.

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Dozens of people killed in assault on village in Nigeria’s Borno State

Dozens Killed in Boko Haram Attack on Borno Village Amid Security Lapses

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By Kamal Yalwa: BORNO STATE, NIGERIA – September 6, 2025 At least 55 people, including six soldiers, have been killed in a brutal attack on the village of Darul Jama in northeastern Nigeria’s Borno State, as concerns mount over renewed Boko Haram activity and the government’s policy of returning displaced civilians to vulnerable areas. Eyewitnesses and local officials said the assault occurred late Friday night when suspected Boko Haram fighters stormed the village on motorbikes, opening fire on residents and torching homes. The attack targeted a community near Nigeria’s border with Cameroon, where many families had only recently resettled after years in displacement camps. Estimates of the death toll vary. While a government-aligned militia commander, Babagana Ibrahim, confirmed 55 fatalities to AFP, the village’s traditional leader told Reuters that at least 70 bodies had been recovered by Saturday morning, with more residents missing in the surrounding bush. “They went house to house, killing men and leaving women behind. Almost every household is affected,” the traditional leader said, speaking anonymously for security reasons. Over 20 houses and 10 vehicles were destroyed in the assault. According to survivors, the military was warned three days in advance about the gathering of Boko Haram fighters in the area but failed to act. “They overwhelmed the soldiers, who fled with us to Bama,” said Babagana Mala, a resident who escaped the attack by fleeing 46km to the town of Bama. Many of the victims were among recently relocated families from a displacement camp at Bama’s Government Secondary School, which the authorities had shut down earlier this year as part of a broader resettlement policy. “The government told us we would be safe here,” said Hajja Fati, a mother of five who lost her brother in the attack. “Now we are burying our people again.” The massacre has reignited debate over Nigeria’s strategy of closing internally displaced persons (IDP) camps and relocating civilians back to rural communities—areas that remain targets for militant groups. Boko Haram has been waging an insurgency in Nigeria’s northeast since 2009, seeking to establish an Islamic caliphate. The conflict has killed over 40,000 people and displaced more than two million, mostly in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states. A splinter group, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), broke away in 2016 and has been increasingly active. According to Good Governance Africa, a nonprofit tracking insecurity in the region, there were approximately 300 attacks in the first half of 2025, mostly by ISWAP, resulting in around 500 civilian deat A security source told AFP that the Darul Jama assault was likely led by Ali Ngulde, a notorious Boko Haram commander believed to operate in the region near the Cameroon border. Despite intensified military operations in Borno State, including airstrikes and ground patrols, communities continue to face high risks from armed groups operating across forested terrain and porous borders.

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Nigerian Army Eliminate 24 Boko Haram Insurgents, Recover Weapons

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In continuation of the series of coordinated offensive operations across the North East Theatre of operations, troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), bolstered by close air support from the Air Component and collaboration with Civilian Joint Task Force and hunters, have carried out successful kinetic operations against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in theatre between 4 – 9 July 2025, eliminating several terrorists. In one of the ambushes conducted at Platari on 4 July 2025, the gallant troops, while lying in wait, made contact with JAS/ISWAP terrorists mounted on bicycles moving from the Sambisa Forest axis to the Timbuktu Triangle. The terrorists were immediately subdued with heavy fire, leading to the neutralization of 3 terrorists. Similarly, following intelligence on movements of the insurgents around Komala general area, troops sprang another ambush on the terrorists, neutralizing another fighter. On exploitation of the general area, troops recovered motorcycles and spare parts, knapsack sprayers, pesticides, and terrorists’ food items. Relatedly, troops conducted a night ambush on the same day at terrorists’ hideouts around the Kawuri general area in Konduga Local Government. During the deliberate operations, the resilient troops came into contact with the insurgents. Consequently, 2 terrorists conveying logistics were immediately eliminated, while others fled with gunshot wounds. Troops also recovered packets of salt, food seasoning, detergents, and other sundry items. In the same vein, troops on 5 July 2025, intercepted terrorists attempting to access the Madarari Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Konduga Local Government Area. The troops swiftly engaged the insurgents, killing one terrorists, while others escaped with traces of gunshot wounds. Troops subsequently recovered several rounds of ammunition during the exploitation of the area. In another development, troops conducted a fighting patrol to terrorists’ enclaves at Leno Kura. Resultantly, the troops came into contact with the insurgents and engaged them with simultaneous gunfire from different directions. Accordingly, 3 terrorists met their Waterloo, while troops continued exploitation of the area. Furthermore, on 6 July 2025, troops carried out a night ambush at a suspected terrorists’ crossing point along the roads Ngoshe – Gava, Ngoshe – Ashigashiya, as well as Amuda – Gava areas.Troops made contact, and an insurgent was neutralized while others fled. On 7 July 2025 also, troops sprang another ambush following an intelligence report close to Sabsawa village. During the operation, troops made contact with terrorists’ logistics suppliers and successfully neutralized 2 insurgents. On exploitation of the area, the gallant troops recovered bicycles, sacks of slippers, several torchlights, batteries, detergents, salt, and rubber shoes, amongst other sundry items. On 8 July 2025, troops in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force, under close air support provided by the Air Component of OPHK, conducted clearance operations at Bula Marwa, a known ISWAP/JAS enclave. In the course of the operation, the troops eliminated an insurgent and recovered a gun, terrorists’ uniforms, while their life-supporting structures were totally destroyed. Additionally, troops in a joint operation with hunters and the Civilian Joint Task Force, conducted fighting patrol at terrorists’ hideouts at Pambula village in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State. During the patrol, contact was made with JAS/ISWAP terrorists, who were immediately engaged with a high volume of fire, forcing the terrorists to disperse in disarray. The troops neutralized a terrorist, recovering four motorcycles and his weapon. The determined troops continued exploiting the general area to rid it of any terrorists activities.

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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.

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