'Ali Modu Sheriff is the founder and father of Boko Haram, he's a murderous, evil scum' - Fani Kayode

Femi Fani Kayode has made it clear several times that he's not a fan of Ali Modu Sheriff the former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

In his latest tweet, Fani Kayode calls out Sheriff and the current governor of Borno State Shettima saying, 'Shettima is indeed the keeper of the Chibok girls whilst Sheriff himself is the founder and
father of Boko Haram. Both men are murderous, evil scum'.

Nigerian Army Rescues 212 Captives, Captures 1 BokoHaram Commander

Troops on Tuesday rescued 212 persons held hostage by Boko Haram terrorists after they cleared remnants of insurgents from some villages in the northern fringes of the Sambisa forest.

They also captured one Boko Haram commander, “Ameer” of Chawa, Amman Judee and neutralized four terrorists, according to a statement by Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, the Director of Army Public Relations.

Usman said the captured terrorists leader was undergoing interrogation, while the rescued persons were being documented and underaged children among them administered oral polio vaccines.

Earlier in the week, troops rescued 30 persons held hostage by the terrorists during clearance operations in eight villages at Bama Local Government Area of Borno.

Air Force Concluded Intensive Clearance Operations In Sambisa Forest

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it has concluded its operation code-named “Operation Ruwa Wuta” at the massive Sambisa forest and other suspected locations and hideouts of the notorious Boko Haram terrorists.

A statement issued by the Director of Public Relations and Information of the NAF, Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya, said “to successfully execute the Operation, the NAF conducted a total of 129 missions in 180 sorties within a total of over 208 flying hours.”

Adesanya also said the operations included series of medical outreach programmes by NAF for scores of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
The statement reads: “The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has just concluded Operation RUWAN WUTA, which was essentially an intensive day and night aerial bombardment of locations where Boko Haram terrorists were attempting to re-colonize in Northeastern Nigeria.

“An integral part of the Operation, which lasted from 7 – 16 September 2017, was a medical outreach programme that was targeted at providing free medical treatment to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in camps near Maiduguri, the Sambisa general area and Rann, in particular.

“The NAF also conducted free surgeries for IDPs that needed surgical interventions, airlifting them to the NAF Medical Centre in Maiduguri where necessary.

“In all, 700 IDPs in Rann alone received free medical treatment while free surgical interventions were carried out on 146 IDPs out of a total of 1,032 that were screened in all the beneficiary IDP camps. As at 20 September 2017, the free surgical interventions included 90 eye surgeries and 56 general surgeries while 60 other IDPs received free medicated eyeglasses from the NAF.

“The surgical interventions on the IDPs are still ongoing and would come to an end on 21 September 2017.

“On 16 September 2017, the concluding day of Operation RUWAN WUTA, the NAF successfully attacked some structures in Kote (near Bama), where BHTs were suspected to be holding a meeting. Kote was a BHT infested location, hosting significant BHT activities, as revealed by NAF Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms.

“Air interdiction was conducted on the BHT structures in Kote with NAF Alpha Jet and the F-7Ni aircraft, which took turns to attack the enemy location with bombs. Subsequent Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) revealed that the targeted structures were destroyed.

“It is recalled that the objective of Operation RUWAN WUTA was to ‘rain significant fire’ on BHT hideouts thereby further degrading the ability of the terrorists to freely operate and consequently giving advantage to friendly surface forces to gain momentum.

“Accordingly, enemy locations, which were successfully attacked, with significant damage on the BHTs, include Parisu, Njimia, Zanari, Garin Maloma, Yale Market, Mungusum, Arra and Kote. A comprehensive BDA over the attacked locations after the 10-day operation revealed the complete absence of BHT activities.

“To successfully execute the Operation, the NAF conducted a total of 129 missions in 180 sorties within a total of over 208 flying hours..."

Atiku Attacks Buhari Again, Says Boko Haram Still Deadly, Insurgency Far From Over

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday countered claims by the Nigerian government that the terrorist Boko Haram group has been defeated.

Speaking in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, at the 11th Founder’s Day Ceremony of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), the former vice president said Boko Haram remained deadly, and that it was premature to declare that the insurgency was over.

“The insurgents still occupy a specific geographical space,” Atiku said. “They (Boko Haram) still retain the capacity for occasional deadly attacks. Many citizens in the zone still remain vulnerable and live in fear.”
The former vice president’s comments appeared to counter repeated claims by President Muhammadu Buhari and his information minister, Lai Mohammed, that Boko Haram had been defeated, and was no longer holding any territory in the country.

In his 2016 Independence Day speech, October 1, Mr. Buhari insisted the sect was defeated in December 2015 even as the group continued its onslaught across the Northeast, launching deadly attacks and killing soldiers and civilians.

But in his Saturday speech, which was emailed to newsmen, Atiku said it was premature for anyone to claim victory over Boko Haram at this time.

Like Mr. Buhari, Atiku belongs to the ruling All Progressives Congress, a shaky political platform, whose leading members have bickered consistently since it came to power in mid 2015.

“We cannot say that the problem is over until every displaced person is able to return home, to the office, to the market, to the farm, and resume normal activities,” the politician said.

“We cannot say it is over until we rebuild the schools, the churches, the hospitals, the markets, and the homes that had been destroyed. And we cannot say it’s over until the survivors of this insurgency receive the help they need, including psychological therapy to deal with the trauma that they have been through.

“I visited an IDP camp on Saturday and had the privilege of teaching a math class to some children. But the site of hundreds of children running around and unable to attend school was very gut wrenching. It still breaks my heart.

So we cannot say the insurgency is over until all the displaced children return to their schools.
“And, as I indicated last year, it would not be enough for people to simply return to their pre-insurgency lives. We must do better than that otherwise we would only have papered over the wound without really treating it.

“People must return to something better, to hope, to improved schools, to improved economic opportunities, to freedom of worship and improved inter-religious harmony.”

 

Days after a female suicide bomber attacked the Bakassi IDP camp in Maiduguri, Borno state, a male suicide bomber attempted to attack the same IDP camp yesterday. Thankfully, he wasn't lucky as the troops moved in quickly to neutralize the bomb on him. According to a statement from the Army spokesperson, Col S.K Usman below...
At about 9.00am ths morning, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE deployed behind Bakassi Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, Damboa road, Maiduguri, on security duty, intercepted and killed a male suicide bomber who had attempted to sneak through the troops’ inner parapet towards the IDP camp.
The vigilant sentry sighted the bomber and laid in wait until the suicide bomber came close. The sniper instantly shot and killed the terrorists as he tried to force his way to the western flank of the IDP camp fence.
Unfortunately, the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) vest strapped on the bomber failed to detonate. Consequently, a combined team of military and police Explosive Ordinance Device (EOD) have been called to safely detonate the IED.
The situation at the camp and the general area is calm. See more photos below...

Troops arrest 30 suspected Boko Haram collaborators

30 persons including 2 officers, 2 soldiers, 2 policemen and 24 civilians have been arrested by troops for allegedly aiding Boko Haram members. A statement issued by army spokesman, Col. Sani Usman says nine of the suspected collaborators were arrested today while 21 were arrested yesterday. The statement reads...
Please be informed the ongoing investigation on suspected Boko Haram terrorists collaborators and saboteurs in the fight against terrorism and insurgency has led to the arrest of 9 more persons over the last 24 hours, thus bringing the number to 30, this comprise of 2 officers, 2 soldiers, 2 policemen and 24 civilians. Many more suspects would be arrested and prosecuted based on evidences against them and level of culpability.

- lindaikejisblog

READ PRESIDENT BUHARI REMARKS AT THE RECEPTION FOR THE RECENTLY RELEASED 21 CHIBOK SCHOOL GIRLS IN STATE HOUSE

 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI AT THE RECEPTION FOR THE RECENTLY RELEASED 21 CHIBOK SCHOOL GIRLS AT THE STATE HOUSE, ABUJA. OCTOBER 19, 2016

My dear children. This is a happy moment for me and for all Nigerians. I welcome you back to freedom. It is a moment your parents, the Nation and the International Community have been eagerly waiting for, since your abduction on 14th April 2014.
We must from the onset, thank Almighty God for this day that 21 of the Chibok girls have again breathed the air of freedom and are reunited with their parents. We are equally prayerful, that God in his infinite mercies and benevolence, will see to it that the girls remaining in captivity will be freed and returned to us soonest.

All Nigerians recall, sadly the night of 14th April 2014, 276 young female Nigerian students were abducted from the Government Secondary School in Chibok Borno State by the Boko Haram.

Fortunately, 57 of the kidnapped school girls were able to escape, leaving 219 in captivity. One of the abducted girls, Amina Ali was found in May 2016. And today we are here celebrating the freedom and return of another 21 girls that regained freedom on Thursday 13th October. We are equally as hopeful as we are praying, that the remaining girls will be freed and returned to us without further delay.

The release of these 21 girls followed a series of negotiations between Government and the Boko Haram group, brokered by our friends both local and International. Since this Administration assumed office, we have been working towards the safe release of the girls. The Nigerian DSS, Military and other Security Agencies have spared no effort to secure our girls. These 21 girls are the manifestation of our doggedness and commitments to the release and return of the Chibok girls.

While joining their parents to rejoice and praise the Almighty, we shall redouble efforts to ensure that we fulfill our pledge of bringing the remaining girls back home. Already, the credible first step has been taken and Government will sustain the effort until all the remaining girls return safely

These 21 girls will be given adequate and comprehensive medical, nutritional and psychological care and support. The Federal Government will rehabilitate them, and ensure that their reintegration back to the Society is done as quickly as possible.

Aside from rescuing them, we are assuming the responsibility for their personal, educational and professional goals and ambitions in life. Obviously, it is not late for the girls to go back to school and continue the pursuit of their studies.

These dear daughters of ours have seen the worst that the world has to offer. It is now time for them to experience the best that the world can do for them. The Government and all Nigerians must encourage them to achieve their desired ambitions.

The Federal Government appreciates the patience and understanding of the parents of all the abducted Chibok girls. We equally thank Nigerians and the International Community for their support and prayers, and for never losing confidence in our ability to secure the safe release of our girls.

Once again, I congratulate the 21 released girls, their parents, the Chibok Community the security agencies and all Nigerians on this day of delight and rejoicing.

Thank You!

See photos As President Buhari Receives 21 Chibok Girls And Their Parents In Abuja

  President Mohammadu Buhari alonge side vice president Yemi Osibanjo received the freed 21 Chibok Girls and their Parents in State House on 19th October, 2016. It was preceded by reception hall meeting where the president make a remark welcoming the 21 chibok girls back to their fredom.

 See more amazing photos below:

Breaking News: Boko Haram Invade Military Camp, Kidnap Many Soldiers

 

In a report from the Army has disclosed that one of the military camp in Gashigar, a northern Borno community that borders the Niger Republic has been raided by Boko Haram insurgents.
According to a statement signed by the, acting Director of Army Public Relations,  Colonel Sani K. Usman, the insurgents launched their attack on the soldiers at their position at about 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 17, wounding 13 soldiers and taking away an unspecified number of Nigerian soldiers. Mr. Usman, a colonel, described the attackers as “escaping remnants of Boko Haram.”

Also Read: 21 Missing Chibok Girls Have Be Release, After Boko Haram Deal - Presidency

The troops, said in a statement said, they did their best to defend the location but could not, “In the process, 13 soldiers sustained injuries while some are still missing in action. The temporary setback made the troops withdraw from the location,” the statement said.

In a statement, Usman said, the troops suffered a “temporary setback” and had to withdraw from the location.

“However, the wounded soldiers have been evacuated and receiving treatment, while efforts are ongoing in search of those missing and clear the Boko Haram terrorists in the general area.”

Read More: Boko Haram Outline Conditions FG Must Meet In Other To Release Remaining Chibok Girls 

The constant attacks by the Boko Haram terrorists in northern part of the country has led to the death of  thousand Nigerians, lost of properties and displacement of millions of others.Their recent attack on the Nigerian military comes one week after one faction of the insurgents released 21 of more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped from Chibok Girls’ Secondary School in Bornu State, in April 2014, following their negotiation with the Federal Government.

This Boko Haram’s attack on Gashigar is the third reported attack on the Nigerian military camp after months of a lull during which the Islamic extremists hit soft civilian targets. Despite the negotiation between the FG and the set, despite losing initially claimed territory to the Nigerian forces, the group still carries out attacks like that of Monday.

Federal Government has finally released the names of the 21 freed Chibok girls

Federal  Government has releases names of the 21 freed Chibok girls released by Boko Haram on Thursday.

The released school  girls where among the 200 girls who were abducted by Boko Haram in 2014. The girls were freed as a result of the ongoing negotiations between the Federal Government and Boko Haram which was brokered by the Red Cross and the Swiss government.

The government also disclosed that a 20 month old baby (born to one of the girls in captivity) was also part of the freed Chibok girls.

The Federal  Government has finally released the names of the 21 freed Chibok girls released on Thursday.


Federal  Government has finally released the names of the 21 freed Chibok girls

Garba Shehu, presidential spokesperson, released the names late on Thursday after the girls met with Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo.

Below are the list of the freed Chibok girls:

1.     Mary Usman Bulama
2.     Jummai John
3.     Blessing Abana
4.     Lugwa Sanda
5.     Comfort Habila
6.     Maryam Basheer
7.     Comfort Amos
8.     Glory Mainta
9.     Saratu Emannuel
10.     Deborah Ja’afaru
11.     Rahab Ibrahim
12.     Helen Musa
13.     Maryamu Lawan
14.     Rebecca Ibrahim
15.     Asabe Goni
16.     Deborah Andrawus
17.     Agnes Gapani
18.     Saratu Markus
19.     Glory Dama
20.     Pindah Nuhu
21.     Rebecca Mallam

21 Missing Chibok Girls Have Be Release, After Boko Haram Deal - Presidency

 It has been confirmed that 21 of the missing Chibok Girls have been released and are in the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS.

The Director-General, Malam LAWAL Daura has finished briefing the President Muhammadu Buhari the update.
These limited number of the girls release was as a result of negotiations between the administration and the Boko Haram brokered by the International Red Cross and the Swiss government. The negotiations will still continue till all the girls are release.

The 21 girls where welcome to presidential villa  and the president have cautioned the public to be mindful of the fact that thousand of fellow Nigerians citizens has be killed via terrorism.

Malam LAWAL advise that the girls need to have some rest, they must have been very tired, all of them before he hands them over to the Vice President,Professor Yemi Osinbajo. The President takes off shortly on a trip to Germany for a state visit.

The names of the released girls will follows shortly .

Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media and Publicity).
ABUJA
13-10-16

Graphic Photos: Army Troops Neutralise 2 Suicide Bomber In Borno State Yesterday

Yesterday at about 6.30am, army Operation LAFIYA DOLE intercepted a male suicide bomber at the outskirts of Maiduguri, Borno State and immediately neutralized them.

The suicide bomber who attempted to spy the army troops forward defences at Jidari Polo general area, came in through Alidawari village about 4 kilometres ahead of Jidari strapped with heavy Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) vest.


The troops where very  vigilant as they sight him and laid in waiting for the intruder when approach them, they try stop them but they refused to stop despite several warnings and challenges. As a result a marks army man neutralized them quickly.

The combined team of Nigerian Army and Nigeria Police Explosive Ordinance Device (EOD) safely detonated the IED laden vest on the suicide bomber.

Also, at about 12.25pm, on Thursday 6th October 2016, 3 female suicide bombers attempted to attack a military location at Gwoza, Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State.

The suicide bombers came through Pulka axis were sighted by members of vigilante from a distance and alerted the troops about the impending catastrophe. The very observant vigilante also noted that the women looked suspicious; walking awkwardly with bulging hijab and distinct from other female farmers.

When the suicide bombers noticed that they were being observed, they hurriedly ran towards troops aiming to detonate it on them. Immediately the troops neutralized 2 of the female suicide bombers, while the other ran back into the bush but was pursued. Unfortunately, some soldier sustained injuries due to the explosion. The wounded soldier is currently receiving treatment at a military medical centre and he is in stable condition.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations

Boko Haram Leader, Shekau Releases New Video 'Saying, I'm In A Happy State And In Good Health'

Leader of Boko Haram set, Abubakar Shekau has resurfaced again with a new video which he release today. In the video posted online today rejecting assertions by the Nigerian army that he had been killed or seriously wounded.


According to the video release, he said, "You have been spreading in the social media that you injured or killed me. Oh tyrants, I'm in a happy state, in good health and in safety," he said in the 40-minute video released on YouTube dated September 25.


It will be recalled that the Nigerian army had on the 23rd of August said that Shekau had been seriously wounded in the shoulder in an air raid in which several commanders were killed. The army's claim was however bolstered when Boko Haram released a video on September 13 without Shekau in it. But now he claims to be back.

We Escape Boko Haram Attack, And Decided To Settle In Diffa, Niger

The lady in the picture above named Maryam, washing grain while her husband Ousman Muhammad and children sit on mats, they live in a site of displaced civilians in Diffa, Niger. The family come from Baga,Borno State and they have been living here i Niger for about 8 months. According to her: 

"We fled our village after Boko Haram attacked, some of o family members were killed, my parents were injured. We were farmers there growing corn and beans plus we had a small stall. It's difficult to make a living here. Before I collect water from a site, we sometimes had to pay for it and I would come back and sell a jerrycan to other families. Now I sometimes have work unloading cargo from trucks that arrive at the main station, I earn about 400 francs per day (less than one dollar). When we have news that the situation has stabilised back home, we will return but for now we will stay here."

BREAKING NEWS: Troops Kills Female Suicide Bomber As Muslim Celebrate Eid Al-Adha

A female suicide bomber was gunned down by Nigerian troop as she was attempting to attack a market in Borno state, where scores of Muslims preparing for Eid al-Adha celebrations in the volatile region.


The killing of the suicide bomber and subsequent neutralizing the IED she was carrying occurred just as the military alerted Nigerians to be wary of “people who dress like or appear like mad people, or pretend to be mentally unbalanced, as they could suicide bombers”, Vanguard reported.

A statement signed by Acting Director of Nigerian Army Public Relations, Col Sani Usman,  said, a suspected “female suicide bomber was seen approaching troops check point located at Kara market”, in Borno State.

“She was challenged from afar by the vigilant duty sentry, she refused to stop claiming to be coming from Monguno to see her parents in Dikwa.”
“Troops sensing the direction of approach was suspicious and abnormal, fired a shot at her and later it became clear that she was carrying an Improvised Explosive Device which exploded with a loud bang, killing her instantly.

The explosive also caused minor injury on 2 soldiers and a Civilian JTF assisting them. The injured soldiers and the civilian have been treated and have continued with their duties.
According to Col Usman, “This incident has shown that there are a few of the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists that are determined to carry out criminal acts to create panic and insecurity in some areas”.

“In a related development, there is also very reliable information that some elements of the Boko Haram terrorist group now disguise or pretend to be mad men or women in order to gain access to some locations especially in Maiduguri.”
“Therefore, it is imperative for all to be more security conscious and vigilant especially during the Eid festivities and public holidays.”


Source: weeklypost

Chibok Girls To B Release Soon As Troops Block Boko Haram’s Main Supply Routes

It has be reported yesterday that Nigerian Army and the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) are tightening the noose round the  neck of Boko Haram  in the Lake Chad area.


The troops  have blocked all supply routes to the insurgents in the build-up to the next stage   of liberating the over 200 Chibok girls abducted two years ago by the terrorists.

The blockade covers arms, ammunition and other logistics, highly placed sources told The Nation.The  number of  MNJTF troops deployed in the Lake Chad Basin by Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger Republic  had hit   10,500 by yesterday.

The MNJTF forces are receiving intelligence and reconnaissance assistance  from France, Britain and the United States.Nigeria has already released $80miilion (N33.440billion) of  the $100million it pledged to revitalize the MNJTF.

A top military source confirmed last night that the blockade was part of the ongoing Operation Crackdown against the insurgents.But he explained that the troops   could not move  now  into the targeted part of Sambisa Forest because of the rains.Sources said the marshy nature of the  area makes movement difficult at this time of the year.

One of the source said:“There is no doubt about the fact that we have blocked all supply routes of Boko Haram. These include supply of arms, ammunition and other logistics. If we don’t do so, we won’t have recorded the success at hand.“This is not just a Nigerian issue;we have been able to bring our neighbouring countries on board. We are all working collectively for peace in  the Lake Chad Basin.

“We now have about 10,500 troops in the MNJTF already deployed in Lake Chad Basin in order to make it a battle to the finish.
“Some people did not believe that the MNJTF and the Nigerian Army could  succeed in defeating Boko Haram to this extent. We are, however, not relenting in our Operation Crackdown.”

The Federal Government  has already released about $86million (N33.440bn at N418 to a US$) of the $100million it pledged to the MNJTF.
The Secretary-General of the Lake Chad Basin Commission, Engineer Sanusi Imran Abdullahi, made the disclosure when the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buaratai, visited him in N’djamena.

The President had, in June 2015, approved the initial remittance of $21million.
The sum went up to  $86million by August 30 this year.
“This funding is part of what has helped the MNJTF to record a breakthrough against Boko Haram,” the source added.

Buhari had, on January 28, in Addis Ababa made the disclosure at a high-level meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council in Ethiopia.

He said: “Without peace, there will be no development. It is, therefore, vital for all of us to join hands in taking appropriate measures to end the conflicts and bring a stop to the incalculable damage being inflicted on innocent citizens in the affected countries.”

On the liberation of Chibok girls, the source claimed that a lot was being done by troops to locate and free them with other captives.

“We are working very hard. We have been following every lead, including information that they are in Sambisa Forest. Due to rainy season, we cannot move in now because if you are on foot, you cannot move more than 20 metres before you get stuck.

“Our troops have families too; they know what it takes to have these girls in captivity. We will do our best for these girls and will surmount all obstacles to set them free. That is why we are annoyed with those who have links with the insurgents.

“As soon as we are in the dry season, we will move into  the Sambisa Forest for a massive battle. As soon as it is accessible, we will go inside.

“We also have a joint partnership with France, Britain and the United States. They are assisting us with intelligence and reconnaissance in our operations against Boko Haram.”

On the planned  swapping of girls with Boko Haram commanders, the military source quipped: “That is a political issue; I am not for that. Leave this to political leadership. We are continuing with our operations.”When contacted, the Army spokesman, Col. Kukasheka Usman, said: “We are on red alert 24 hours against the insurgents not only to free the Chibok girls but all captives and win the war once and for all.“We are doing the best we could. Actually, so much is being done with other countries.”

This article was originally post in weeklypostng

Do You Know How Many Times Shekau Has Been Killed? – BBC Mocks Nigerian Army Over Latest Claim on Shekau

This Story is translated from the Hausa service of the BBC News:
The Nigerian Army has issued a statement that the Boko Haram, Leader Abubakar Shekau, was seriously injured on Friday, but do you know how many times he was reported dead?


In 2009, the Nigerian military announced the death of the leader of Boko Haram, but less than a year, Shekau appeared in a video.

In 2013, the Joint Task Force said its troops shot Shekau and seriously injured him, the situation that made his followers to cross him to the border town of Amchide in Cameroon.

JTF spokesman at that time, Colonel Sagir Musa, said they got security report that shows Shekau died between 25 July to 3 August 2013.

However, on August 13 and Shekau appeared in a new video, but the JTF denounced the video that it is fabricated.

Also in 2014 Nigerian troops have claimed the head of the Boko Haram died in a gun battle in the town of Konduga in Borno state.

In this case, not until lately, in early October 2014 and Shekau released a video again denied been killed.

A Nigerian army claimed it has long ago killed Shekau, but the name of the leader of Boko Haram is being used.

Already, experts have began commenting on the statement that the leader of Boko Haram has been wounded released by the military.

We Regret Voting For Buhari In 2015 - Chibok Community

in Abuja and members of the #BringBackOurGirls (BBOG), movement on Monday said they regretted voting for President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2015 general election.


They expressed their regrets in Abuja at a protest rally over the inability of the government to take measures to rescue the over 200 school girls kidnapped by the terrorist group, Boko Haram, in their school in Chibok, Borno State, since 2014.

Boko Haram had last week released a video of the girls who are still alive and said they were willing to trade the girls in exchange for their members in detention in various prisons.

One of the girls, Maida Yakubu, who also spoke in the video asked their parents to beg the Nigerian government to accede to the demand of Boko Haram so that they would be released.

Speaking during the protest on Monday, chairman of the Community (Chibok), Hosea Tsambido said members of the Community and BBOG voted massively for Mr. Buhari as against his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan, who they voted for in 2011.

“They convince us to vote telling us that our girls will be release as soon as he come into power. but now nothing has happen. Is like the last video was merely an arrangement,” Mr. Tsambido said. “No one has spoken to the family of any of the Chibok girls since the last video was released, by the terrorists. We regret our votes. We regret it.”

Speaking further, the community leader said, “We were promised that the president would visit Sambisa, after becoming president. We were also told that within two weeks our girls would be rescued.

“But over one year now, there is no tangible statement about our girls. The presidency has stated instead that it is confused.”

The BBOG group said it was embarking on a fresh 14-day campaign to re-energize the clamour for the rescue of the girls.

The protesters were heading for the Presidential villa to speak with the president as they usually do during their protests.

They were however, stopped by a combined team of security personnel at the entrance of the three arms zone.

The group said the current administration has ran out of excuses regarding the return of the Chibok girls.

Swap Our Prisoner With Your Chibok Girls, Boko Haram Said - Nigeria Army Responded

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Abayomi Olonishakin‎ today responded to Boko Haram's request for their members who are in custody of the Federal government to be released in exchange of the kidnapped Chibok girls. The sect members made the demand in a video released yesterday August 14th.


Speaking on the request by the sect, Colonel ‎Olonishakin after a security Council meeting in Abuja today, told newsmen that the decision to swap the girls is a political one

"‎That is a political decision to be taken. The military's decisions that we are going ahead with our operations and the operations are being conducted appropriately"he said
The military chief also stated that the military is still analyzing the new video from the sect.

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In Short Time From Now, We Will Attack Lagos, Abuja And Borno State – Boko Haram

Boko Haram restated its conditions for releasing the Chibok girls and threatened to attack Lagos, Abuja and Borno state in a new video.


In reaction to this, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said it was investigating the video which showed some of the Chibok girls in the background.

The government also said it was in touch with the people purportedly behind the video, adding that it will do everything possible to rescue the girls.

The video showed some girls in Hijab behind an armed Boko Haram militant wearing a desert camouflage combat uniform, a bullet proof vest and covering his face with a turban.

The girls stood behind a black backdrop – 13 of them standing and the rest sitting – while the armed spokesperson demanded the release of some of the captured militants in return for the girls.
The insurgent also claimed that some of the girls died in air strikes by the Nigerian Air Force, while some others have been married off.

He threatened to rescue the captured Boko Haram members held in Lagos, Abuja and Maiduguri (Borno). ”I specially inform our people in captivity in Lagos that they should be patient and continue with their prayers, God will take us to where no one expects and we will rescue them.
“All those in Lagos, Maiduguri and other southern parts of the country; keep praying, very soon, we will rescue you,” he said.

The 11-minute footage came amid the decimation of the terrorist group’s capability to further cause large scale destruction. The military through its counter insurgency OperationLafiya Dole has also arrested many members of the group.

The sect member also said in the video: ”They should know that their children are still in our hands; there is a number of the girls, about 40 of them, they have been married, some of them have died as a result of aerial bombardment,”

The insurgent also interviewed one of the girls who gave her name as Maida Yakubu, who claimed that she was abducted from the Government Secondary School (GSS) in Chibok, Borno state. The girl who appeared defiant speaks in her native language in what appears to be an appeal to the government to rescue them.

Director of Defence Information Brig. Gen. Rabe Abubakar said the military was examining the video clip to verify its authenticity.
In a telephone conversation with our correspondent, he described the video as “media war and technology in action’.

”We are studying and analysing the clip. We are studying the video clips to verify the authenticity and analysing the comments of the speakers in the video especially the terrorist member and the girl that spoke in mother tongue,” Gen. Abubakar said.

The Defence spokesperson also debunked allegations in the video that some of the kidnapped girls were hit by an airstrike. According to him, the air operations were done through precision attack on identified targets. and locations.

“However, the issue of air raid on the location of Chibok girls is just mere propaganda trying to insinuate the citizens against their professional military. We are using precision airstrike equipment which has the capacity of picking only the targets and engage them.

Moreso, they said the location of the girls is only known to them. ”It is extremely difficult and rare to hit innocent people during airstrike because the operation is done through precision attack on identified and registered targets and locations. The Precision Airstrike is very effective at taking out targeted enemies because it is not a random operation. We are nevertheless studying the video clips to examine if the victims died from other causes rather from the allegation of airstrike.

Spokesperson for the Air Force Group Captain Ayodele Famuyiwa said: “We are not talking now on the allegations, we will address the issues later.”