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Soldier killed in Boko Haram attack on Izge community – Emir of Gwoza confirms
The Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, has confirmed the death of an army captain and a private soldier during a deadly attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents on Izge community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
The assault, which occurred at about 1:00 am on Wednesday, was met with fierce resistance from the military, the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), local hunters, vigilantes, and members of the community.
In the ensuing confrontation, three suspected terrorists were killed, and several items were recovered from the assailants, including over ten bicycles and motorcycles, an operational vehicle, and a sophisticated rifle with ammunition.
Speaking to journalists, the emir described the attack as tragic but praised the swift and coordinated response of security forces and community members, which helped repel the insurgents.
“My people in the Izge community came under Boko Haram invasion today at about 1 am. Unfortunately, a captain and a soldier paid the supreme price,” the emir said.
“But in a brave and swift reaction… the attack was repelled with the killing of three terrorists.”
The traditional ruler commended the continued efforts of Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, for his unwavering support to security personnel and volunteers combating insurgency across the state.
“As I speak, many people are still in the bush combing the whereabouts of the fleeing terrorists,” he said.
“I want to equally call on the federal government to equip our security forces with technological warfare/weapons to defeat the remnants of Boko Haram members terrorising our communities almost on a daily basis.”
The emir also urged the federal government to take urgent action to stem the tide of renewed attacks as residents of Izge and surrounding communities prepare for the annual farming season.
He offered prayers for the fallen soldiers and consoled their grieving families.
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Man in shock after lady he lodged with in a hotel in Abuja flees with his car and other valuables
A Nigerian man is currently in shock after a young lady identified as Precious Chinyere , whom he took to a hotel in the Asokoro area in the FCT for a romantic getaway allegedly fled with his car and other personal belongings on Thursday, February 5,
The distraught man and Precious had visited the hotel and opted for a short time stay. Things took a different in the evening when the man noticed Precious had left the hotel room without notifying him and took along with her some of his personal belongings including phones and laptop and also his car.
The victim immediately reported the incident to the police.
When contacted, the spokesperson of the FCT police command, SP Josephine Adeh, told LIB that the matter is currently being investigated and that efforts are being made to apprehend the suspect.
The United States Mission in Nigeria has condemned the k!lling of more than 200 civilians in recent attacks on communities in Kwara State.
Recall that terrorists launched de@dly attacks on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday night, k!lling unsuspecting citizens.
It was gathered that the gunmen invaded the villages, opened fire on residents and burned homes.
According to reports, the de@th toll from the unfortunate incident hit 200 on Thursday night.
Reacting, the US Mission Nigeria condemned the k!lling via a post on its official X handle.
The post reads, “The United States condemns the horrific attack in Kwara state in Nigeria, which claimed the lives of more than 160 people, with the de@th toll still unconfirmed and many still unaccounted for.
“We express our deepest condolences to the families of those affected by this senseless violence.
“We welcome President Tinubu’s order to deploy security forces to protect villages in the area and his directive to federal and state officials to provide aid to the community and bring the perpetrators of this atrocity to justice.”
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“I’ll never settle for a barber, yahoo boy or a poor man” — nail tech’s list of men she says she can’t marry sparks reactions online
A Nigerian nail technician has set social media talking after openly listing the kind of men she says she can never settle for.
In a now-viral post, she stated clearly that she refuses to “settle for less” and went on to mention professions and traits she considers a no-go area.
According to her, she can never settle for a barber, an aza man, a yahoo boy, a mechanic, an actor, a laundry man, a hype man, or a plumber. She also added that she wouldn’t marry a man with a high body count or a poor man.
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