Borno: Troops foil attack on Buratai, others, neutralise bandits

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10 months ago

June 5, 2025

The Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, has foiled attacks on its personnel in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area, and Mallam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Areas of Borno State.

Troops also neutralized scores of terrorists with assorted arms and ammunition recovered.

Captain Reuben Kovanggiya, Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations Headquarters Theatre Command Operation HADIN KAI, in a statement said the failed attack on Buratai occurred in the early hours of Thursday, 5 June 2025, when the terrorists attempted to deceitfully infiltrate troops’ location from all approaches.

The troops, however, swiftly engaged the terrorists with heavy gunfire, while the Air Component provided close air support to the gallant troops.

According to the statement, troops also recovered a large cache of assorted arms and ammunition.

Similarly, the troops of Mallam Fatori also foiled another attack by terrorists, who attempted to attack troops’ location from different fronts.

The troops engaged the insurgents with superior firepower, causing the terrorists to flee in disarray with support from ACC air platforms.

The troops neutralized scores of insurgents after pursuing them in different directions.

According to the statement, the troops recovered AK-47 rifles, General Purpose Machine Guns, Rocket Propelled Guns, and other terrorists’ equipment after dealing a blow to the terrorists, killing scores.

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Abuja hotel collapse: Wike orders arrest of owner, to convert land to public use

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4 days ago

April 7, 2026

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate arrest of the owner of a multi-story hotel that collapsed in Jikwoyi, Abuja last Friday, April 4 and announced that the land would be seized for public use.

LIB had reported that the building crumbled while workers were on site, triggering an emergency response from relevant authorities.

Visiting the site today April 7, Wike said the building was constructed without approval from the FCT Department of Development Control and that all the stop-work notices sent to the builders were ignored by the developer.

Wike confirmed that while there were no fatalities, several people sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital. He warned that the outcome could have been far worse.

Announcing the government’s plans for the land, Wike said the FCT Administration will take over the land for public use, noting that those responsible for the illegal construction will face prosecution in accordance with the law.

He added that the local community would be consulted to determine a suitable public-purpose project for the reclaimed site.

Ex-INEC Chairman Prof. Attahiru Jega Loses Wife

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6 days ago

April 5, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Hajiya Hadiza Attahiru Jega, wife of former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Attahiru Jega, has passed away.

Her family confirmed the development in a statement issued on Sunday, April 5, 2026, announcing that her Janaiza prayer would be held after the Zuhr prayer at 1:30 p.m. at the National Mosque Abuja.