borno state news

The Digest: A suicide bomber driving an explosives-laden vehicle rammed into a military convoy in the Timbuktu Triangle area of Borno State on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, killing five soldiers and wounding an unspecified number of troops. According to Daily Trust, the attack occurred as troops...

The Digest: Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdulkarim Lawan, has publicly protested the exclusion of Vice President Kashim Shettima’s picture from a banner displayed at an All Progressives Congress (APC) event in Maiduguri. The banner featured President Bola Tinubu, five APC...

The Digest: The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reported that over 40 terrorists were killed in coordinated airstrikes in Borno State. According to a statement from NAF Spokesman Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, precision strikes were conducted on January 15 and 16 in the Azir and Musarram areas...

The Digest: Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have demanded a N423 million ransom for the release of Hassan Miringa, the former Vice-Chairman of Biu Local Government Area in Borno State, and another abductee. In a video released by the militants, the captives appealed to government officials and...

The Digest: A suspected Boko Haram bomber, Ibrahim Mohammed, captured in Yobe State, has detailed how he was paid N100,000 to plant explosives at the Gamboru Market Mosque in Maiduguri, an attack that killed five and injured 32 on December 24. Key Points: Ibrahim, from Michika, Adamawa...

The Digest: The Chief Imam of Gamboru Juma’at Mosque in Maiduguri, Ustaz Al-Ali Muhammad, has described the terrifying instant a suicide bomber detonated an explosive during evening prayers, killing five worshippers and injuring 35. Key Points: The Imam was leading prayers when the blast...

The Digest: The Northern States Governors' Forum (NSGF) has strongly denounced the suicide bombing at a Maiduguri mosque, labeling it a barbaric act aimed at sowing fear and undermining regional stability. Key Points: The statement was issued by NSGF Chairman and Gombe State Governor...

The Digest: The Nigerian Army's Operation Hadin Kai has confirmed that a suicide bomber was responsible for the explosion at a mosque in Maiduguri's Gamboru Market on Tuesday evening. Key Points: The Theatre Command spokesman, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, released the findings. Preliminary reports...

The Digest: A suicide bomber detonated explosives inside the crowded Gamboru Juma’at Mosque in Borno State on Wednesday evening, killing five worshippers and injuring 35 others during Maghrib prayers. Key Points: The Borno State Police Command confirmed the casualty figures. Survivors...

The Digest: A suicide bomber detonated explosives inside the Gambarou Jumu'at mosque in Maiduguri on Wednesday evening, with many worshippers feared killed during Maghrib prayers. Key Points: The attack occurred as worshippers observed the first raka'at of the Maghrib prayer. Witnesses...

The Digest: Nigerian troops, in coordination with the Civilian Joint Task Force, have intercepted two pick-up vans carrying a significant logistical consignment intended for ISWAP terrorists in Borno State. Key Points: The operation followed human intelligence on the movement of supplies...

The Digest: A suicide bomber has killed five soldiers at a checkpoint in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, an attack that coincides with ongoing, intensified military operations against insurgents in the region. Key Points: A suicide bomber, suspected to be a Boko Haram...

The Digest: At least four people have been killed in Banki, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State, after a bomb they collected as scrap metal exploded. The victims, all scavengers, reportedly brought the device into the town unaware of its nature, leading to a fatal detonation while they...

The Digest: Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has declared a day of statewide fasting and prayer to seek divine intervention against the resurgent insecurity plaguing the North-East region. During an official broadcast, the governor called on all residents, irrespective of faith, to unite in...

The Digest: Nigerian troops have rescued 74 National Youth Service Corps members from potential abduction after their vehicles broke down along the dangerous Buratai–Kamuya road in Borno State. The Joint Task Force intervened when CCTV monitoring detected suspicious activity near the stranded...

The Digest: A young woman in Borno State has died by suicide after being forced by her father to marry his friend against her will. According to local sources, the victim, who was deeply distressed and in love with someone else, ended her life on Sunday evening in Gubio Local Government Area...

The Digest: The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Aliyu Paiko and several soldiers during a fierce gun battle with Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State. According to an official statement, troops from Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled the planned attack near...

The Digest: Suspected Boko Haram insurgents ambushed Nigerian troops in Kashimiri village, Bama LGA, killing the Commanding Officer of the 202 Battalion, five soldiers, and three Civilian JTF members. According to Daily Trust, the attack occurred as troops returned from a successful clearance...

The Digest: Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has commended the resilience of Banki residents while announcing the resettlement of three communities that resisted displacement by Boko Haram insurgents. During a visit to the border town following recent attacks, Zulum praised locals for their...

The Digest: Two soldiers and a nine-year-old boy were killed during an insurgent attack on a military base and police headquarters in Banki, Borno State. The assault, which occurred on Thursday night, also destroyed three military vehicles before air strikes neutralized 32 militants. Key...