At least four persons were killed from an explosion from an IED at a military checkpoint in Biu town, Borno State. Among those killed from the incident was a soldier. It was gathered that the explosion occurred on Sunday at about 8.15am after a tricycle, known as ‘Keke NAPEP’ unknowingly stepped on an Improvise Explosive…
Day: May 30, 2016
Soldiers In Bauchi Shoot Policemen In Error
Reports say soldiers deployed to a checkpoint along Bauchi to Jos road on Saturday shot in error, a bus conveying policemen travelling from Taraba to Kaduna. Headquarters of the 33 Artillery Brigade in Bauchi confirmed the incident on Sunday, describing it as unfortunate. Maj. Joseph Afolasade, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 33 Artillery Brigade, said…
Military Foils Another Pipeline Attack In Bayelsa
What could have been another destruction of oil and gas facilities in Bayelsa State was botched by the Nigerian Army on Sunday. In the early hours of Saturday, the Niger Delta Avengers group blew up pipelines belonging to Agip in Nembe, Bayelsa State. The Nigerian Army said on Sunday that troops on patrol in the…
Buhari Cancels Calabar Trip
President Muhammadu Buhari has shelved his planned working visit to Cross River State, where he was expected to commission the highly-publicised Monorail and Garment factory projects in the state. This is coming barely a week after the President also called off a much-hyped visit to Lagos State for the commissioning of some projects. The President…
NSCDC Uncovers Bomb Making Factories In Borno
Another milestone achievement has been recorded in the ongoing fight against terrorism in the north eastern part of Nigeria. The latest is the reported discovery of bomb making factories in Borno State, the stronghold of the deadly Boko Haram terrorists group. This news was disclosed by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, on…