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The Nigeria Police Counter-terrorism operatives have rescued two soldiers earlier abducted by Boko Haram fighters in Borno State.
PRNigeria gathered that the terrorists had killed some security personnel and abducted others after an attack on soldiers on a patrol.
This comes after Nigerian troops repelled an attempt by terrorists to seize an army barrack in Maiduguri on Monday.
“Counter-Terrorism Unit of the Nigerian Police on pin down point (operation), at the area went after the terrorists. After a gun battle recovered one gun-truck, rifles and rescued two soldiers alive.
“All exhibits handed over to the Commissioner of Police Command."
Meanwhile, in another development, Nigerian troops have thwarted an attempt by Boko Haram terrorists to seize an army barracks in Maiduguri.
PRNigeria learnt that the terrorists had attempted to seize the 333 Artillery Barracks of the Nigerian Army but were resisted after heavy exchanges of fire that lasted for about two hours between Monday night and early Tuesday morning.
Boko Haram terrorists on Monday night attacked Gomari area of Maiduguri, capital of Borno State, multiple sources told SaharaReporters.
A security source disclosed that the insurgents came into the village around 11:05pm, shooting sporadically and killing several persons.
“Gomari, near Airport Road is presently under attack, they have started burning buildings and killing civilians trying to flee.”
Increased attacks by insurgents have been recorded in the area in recent times.
The terrorists have made several attempts to overrun a military base located within the area lately also.
Gunmen believed to be members of Boko Haram on Monday ambushed vehicles travelling along the Maiduguri-Damaturu Highway and abducted over 15 travellers.
A source told SaharaReporters that the insurgents driving in Hilux vehicles, waylaid a Toyota Hiace Mass Transit bus around 2pm on Monday and took all passengers from the vehicle.
SaharaReporters gathered that the spot where the insurgents attacked was not far from a military checkpoint.
Similarly, the terrorists on Monday attacked the 333 Artillery Barracks in Maiduguri, Borno State.
Boko Haram terrorists have asked a 75-year-old visually impaired man living in an internally displaced persons camp in Borno State to pay N20m as ransom for his abducted daughter and niece.
Jato Ndarfa, who fled from Gwoza in 2014 after Boko Haram terrorists invaded his village, killing more than 100 people and is now taking refuge at the CAN Center IDP Camp in Maiduguri, asked the Nigerian Government to intervene and ensure the release of members of his family.
He said the terrorists made contact through his niece's phone.
Both were abducted by the terrorists while on a farm at Tungushe Village in the Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State.
He said, “It was two of them; my daughter, Lami Jato and my niece, Renita Bitrus, who is married with two children; that were abducted by the Boko Haram terrorists.
“It is 15 days now since they were abducted when they went to the farm in Tungushe along the Maiduguri-Monguno Road.
“Initially, they were seven in number at the farm where they were abducted but the terrorists later released four of the men and held one male, the tractor driver, and the two women.”
The Islamic State in statement have claimed its fighters killed 40 Nigerian soldiers and injured others in an ambush along Damboa/Maiduguri Highway, about 30 kilometres away from Damboa town.
ISIS in the statement seen by SaharaReporters said ISWAP fighters captured five four-wheel drive vehicles, weapons and ammunition, and burned an armoured vehicle during the attack.
The group mentioned Bulabulin as the exact location where the attack occurred.
The Nigerian military had on Wednesday confirmed the attack but said only two soldiers were killed.
Boko Haram split into two factions in mid-2016.
One led by long-time leader, Abubakar Shekau, is notorious for suicide bombings and indiscriminate killings of civilians.
Shekau pledged allegiance to ISIS leader, Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, in March 2015 but ISIS central only gives formal backing to the other faction, which it calls Islamic State West Africa Province.
The United Nations Air Services have been suspended in the troubled North East.
This followed an attack on one of it’s helicopters in Damasak, Borno State by terrorist group.
The helicopter had planned to pick some aid workers in Damasak to Maiduguri on Friday when it aborted its plan as it was shot at by some members of the terrorist group, Boko Haram.
This compelled the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in the country, Mr. Edward Kallon, to suspend all air expedition in the area for a week.
A source at one of the UN agencies in Maiduguri told our correspondent anonymously that all aircraft and helicopters had been grounded in Maiduguri.
He said they had been asked not to undertake any expedition out of the town.
He said the attacked helicopter had two holes and could not land in Damasak to pick the people it had gone to pick as it had to immediately turn back to Maiduguri.
The Head, Public Information Unit, United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA) in Nigeria, Ms. Eve Sabbagh, confirmed the attack.
She said a statement would soon be released to the press.
At least 10 soldiers and 20 insurgents were killed on Saturday in a gun fight, following the ambush of troops by Boko Haram sect along Maiduguri-Damboa-Biu road in Borno State.
One of the soldiers lost his life along Pulka-Ngoshe road in another fire fight.
The incident, according to multiple sources, happened separately around vicinity of Dogon Waye (Defunct NITEL Masts, which is about 45km drive along Maiduguri – Damboa road.
On Pulka-Ngoshe road, the source said the “incident took place around Bokko settlement (Pulka/Bokko ward) in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno state, with 10 others seriously injured, while some soldiers are missing uptill now. The troops were said to be heading to their base at Ngoshe town when the attack occurred. Bokko settlement is situated along Pulka – Ngoshe road , behind Gwoza Mandara mountain which shares border with Cameroun.
One of the eye witnesses, a passengers, Ali Isa, who managed to escape the attack, said: “Several members of Boko Haram sect laid ambush along Damboa road at about 2pm and opened fire on military escort vehicles. This led to exchange of gunfire, a situation that left many victims to flee into the bush for safety.”
He noted that a lot of people, including some members of Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, in company of the security escort vehicles, had to engage the terrorists, with many victims still missing at press time.
A member of the Civilian-JTF, who is not authorized to talk to the press, but luckily escaped unhurt during the ambush, confirmed to newsmen yesterday that over 20 terrorists and nine soldiers died in the attack.
“During the clash, more than 20 terrorists were killed. Unfortunately, we also lost nine of our soldiers that were escorting travellers from Maiduguri to Damboa. The attackers had also gone away with patrol vehicle belonging to our vigilante operatives who were also part of the escort team, “ the CJTF member said.
Another motorists who maneuvered and made a u-turn back to Maiduguri, Mallam Usman Abdulahi, said the attackers did not confront civilian travellers.
The military authorities did not make any comment on the attacks. A text message sent to the acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sagir Musa, was not replied.
But when he eventually picked his call, he said: “Sorry I cant attend to you now as I am in transit.’’
The Nigerian Army has repelled an attack by Boko Haram terrorists on Dalori internally displaced persons camp beside the University of Maiduguri, Borno State on Sunday.
A source told SaharaReporters that the insurgents attacked the IDP camp around 8pm, shooting sporadically.
He said troops of the Nigerian Army engaged the terrorists in a fierce battle and repelled the attack.
He further said security operatives were evaluating the damage incurred, including loss of lives.
Boko Haram terrorists on Saturday night engaged troops of the Nigerian Army in a gun duel few kilometers to Maiduguri in Borno State, SaharaReporters can confirm.
The terrorists launched the attack on men of 212 Battalion with the hope of advancing further but could not succeed.
The incident led to panic among civilians living in the area.
In a bloody campaign that had lasted over a decade, Boko Haram terrorists have continued to kill and displace hundreds of individuals and households in
Nigeria's predominantly Muslim North with security agencies failing to curb the situation despite huge budgets voted for that purpose.
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Nigeria, [Oct 9 2023] – The 2023 Nigerian presidential election has left the nation in turmoil, with concerns growing over the integrity of the electoral process and the voice of the masses. This sixth consecutive presidential election since the end of military rule in 1999 saw a historic shift, breaking unwritten traditions and sparking legal battles that now leave the populace searching for answers.
Historic Election Raises Eyebrows
In a historic turn of events, the 2023 election saw a Muslim-Muslim ticket securing the presidency, shattering the norms of power rotation between the north and south, and between Christians and Muslims. This unprecedented move was followed by controversy, including low voter turnout, violence, and allegations of rigging. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), only 26.71% of registered voters cast their ballots, marking the lowest turnout since the nation's return to democracy in 1999. Voter apathy, insecurity, logistical problems, and regional boycotts contributed to this dismal figure. Also, INEC was popularly accused of refusing to transmit results of presidential by BiVAS to create a chance for the ruling party APC and it's presidential aspirant to manipulate vote results.
Legal Challenges and Controversy
The aftermath of the election saw legal challenges filed by Atiku Abubakar of the PDP and Peter Obi of the LP, both claiming widespread irregularities and vote manipulation. Their petitions landed at the doorstep of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT), where a five-judge panel presided over the hearings from March to August 2023. The PEPT ultimately dismissed most claims, ruling that the petitioners failed to prove their allegations beyond reasonable doubt. In a significant move, the tribunal upheld the eligibility and qualification of the elected president, despite concerns over academic credentials and alleged involvement in drug trafficking.
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On September 6, 2023, the PEPT delivered its final judgment, confirming the election results and dismissing the petitions. The tribunal stated that the elected president secured the highest number of lawful votes and met the constitutional requirements for victory. This decision left the petitioners disheartened, vowing to take their cases to the Supreme Court, Nigeria's highest judicial authority. They have 21 days from the judgment date to file their appeals.
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With uncertainty looming and rumors of financial influence circulating, the question that weighs heavily on the minds of Nigerians is, "What options are left for the masses to reclaim their mandate?" Several possibilities have emerged:
1. Appeal to the Supreme Court: Some hope rests on the outcome of the appeals at the Supreme Court, where they could anticipate a reversal of the tribunal's verdict or a call for a fresh election. However, this path may be protracted and uncertain.
2. Peaceful Protest and Civil Disobedience: Peaceful demonstrations, rallies, marches, sit-ins, boycotts, and strikes offer a non-violent means to express grievances and pressure the government and INEC for change. Nevertheless, this avenue may face resistance and the risk of escalating into violence.
3. Dialogue and Negotiation: Engaging in dialogue and negotiation with the government and stakeholders could potentially lead to a political solution that respects the will of the people and ensures credible elections. However, past attempts at dialogue have left many disillusioned. Was it not rigorous and protracted dialogues that led to reforms and amendments to the electoral laws and institutions that introduced electronic voting and transmission of results via Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BIVAS), strengthening INEC's independence and accountability, and ensuring a level playing field for all party candidates? INEC simply did not play by the rules? And PEPT interpreted INEC's independence to mean impunity to flout electoral laws. This option may no longer be attractive to the civil society players for now
4. Resort to Violence and Rebellion: A more extreme path involves violent resistance, including guerrilla warfare, sabotage, assassination, or even a coup d'état to challenge the government's authority. However, this option may have severe consequences for the country's stability and security and may result in more bloodshed and suffering.
In the end, the choice lies with the masses themselves. Each option carries its own set of risks and consequences, and the decision must be made carefully while upholding the principles of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. As Nigeria stands at a crossroads, the actions taken by the people will determine the nation's future.
NIGERIA AT 63: NOTHING LEFT TO CELEBRATE
Nigeria, Africa's most populous country and the world's sixth most populous, marks its 63rd anniversary of independence today, October 1, 2023. Many Nigerians, however, have little or nothing to take pleasure in or celebrate, as the country faces numerous issues that have destroyed its potential and possibilities.
Since gaining independence from Britain in 1960, Nigeria has been plagued by successive leadership failures, corrupt leaders who prioritize personal interests over public interest, poor infrastructure, a lack of health care facilities, insecurity, and economic woes; today, a dollar exchanges for over a thousand niara on the foreign exchange market. All of these factors have led to Nigeria's poor performance in different indicators of economic growth and development.
Nigeria's GDP per capita in 2020 was $2,229, putting it 149th out of 189 nations, according to the World Bank. In 2019, the country's human development index (HDI), which evaluates inhabitants' quality of life, was 0.539, ranking it 161st out of 189 countries. In 2020, the country ranked 131st out of 190 in the ease of doing business index, which evaluates the regulatory environment for enterprises.Nigeria
Moreover, Nigeria has been grappling with the problem of poverty and inequality for decades. According to the World Poverty Clock, Nigeria is the world's poverty capital, with about 105 million people living in extreme poverty as of October 2020. This means that more than half of the country's population survives on less than $1 per day. The poverty situation is worsened by the high rate of unemployment, which stood at 33.3% as of December 2020.
In addition to the economic challenges, Nigeria also faces security threats from various sources, such as the Boko Haram insurgency in the northeast, the banditry and kidnapping in the northwest, the farmer-herder clashes in the middle belt, oil theft in the Niger-delta and the separatist agitation in the southeast. These conflicts have claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions of people from their homes.
Furthermore, Nigeria suffers from poor infrastructure and lack of basic amenities, such as electricity, water, roads, and health care. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Nigeria's health system is ranked 187th out of 191 countries in terms of overall performance. The country has one of the lowest ratios of doctors to patients in the world, with about four doctors per 10,000 people. The country also has one of the highest maternal and child mortality rates in the world, with about 800 women dying from pregnancy-related causes per 100,000 live births and about 120 children dying before their fifth birthday per 1,000 live births.
Given these grim realities, it is hard to find any reason to celebrate Nigeria's independence anniversary. The country has failed to live up to its potential and aspirations as the giant of Africa and a leader in the continent. The country has also failed to deliver on its social contract with its citizens, who have been denied their basic rights and dignity.
Therefore, as Nigeria marks its 63rd year as a sovereign nation, it is time for its leaders and citizens to reflect on the past mistakes and failures and chart a new course for the future. It is time for Nigeria to embrace good governance, accountability, transparency, rule of law, and respect for human rights and shun all forms of electoral malpractices especially the type we saw in just concluded general election. It is time for Nigeria to invest in its human capital, infrastructure, security, and social welfare. It is time for Nigeria to unite and work together for a common goal of peace and prosperity. It is time for Nigeria to rise from its ashes and reclaim its glory and assert herself in the committee of nations.
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