Hamisu Kabir Matazu

6 days ago | dailytrust.com | Hamisu Kabir Matazu

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have attacked the newly resettled Yamtake community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, killing two soldiers and an undisclosed number of civilians. Security and local sources confirmed the attack, saying the assailants invaded the communities around 11:15pm on Thursday. One of the military sources said before a reinforcement team was sent from Gwoza, the damage had bee done as the attackers stormed Yamtake military formation.

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Hamisu Kabir Matazu

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has raised alarm over increasing cases of drug abuse, prostitution, and other social vices in the Muna Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Borno State. During a town hall meeting with over 9,000 households in the camp on Wednesday, NEMA's North-East Zonal Coordinator, Abdullahi Sirajo, urged parents and community leaders to work with authorities to tackle the growing problem. "Our engagement was very fruitful.

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Hamisu Kabir Matazu

At least 29 communities in Dikwa and Bama local government areas of Borno State have expressed fear over withdrawal of the Action Health Incorporated project, saying there would be consequences for the vulnerable population. This was disclosed by stakeholders representing 29 communities from Bama and Dikwa during end-of-project review meeting in Maiduguri on Monday. Both Bama and Dikwa were hitherto declared Boko Haram territories before it was liberated by troops few year ago.

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Hamisu Kabir Matazu

At least 29 communities in Dikwa and Bama local government areas of Borno State have expressed fear over withdrawal of the Action Health Incorporated project, saying there would be consequences for the vulnerable population. This was disclosed by stakeholders representing 29 communities from Bama and Dikwa local Councils during end-of-project review meeting in Maiduguri on Monday. Both Bama and Dikwa were hitherto declared Boko Haram territories before it was liberated by troops few year ago.

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Hamisu Kabir Matazu

Security operatives have arrested Bukar Modu, the man seen in a viral video molesting a minor in Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State. The disturbing video, which widely circulated on social media, showed Modu repeatedly flogging a young boy with sticks while another boy threw water and sand at him. Acting on Governor Babagana Zulum’s directive, security personnel apprehended Modu on Saturday night at Umarari in Maiduguri.