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  • Pate lists merits of health reforms

    Pate lists merits of health reforms

    Coordinating Minsiter for Health and Social Welfare Mohammed Ali Pate has listed the advantages of the Tinubu Administration’s health reforms.

    Speaking yesterday at the opening ceremony of the 66th Regular Session of the National Council on Health in Calabar, Prof. Pate highlighted this year’s theme, “My Health, My Right: Accelerating Universal Health Coverage through Equity, Resilience, and Innovation,” as a renewed commitment to improving access to quality healthcare for all Nigerians.

    The Minister recalled that 24 months ago, the Council took far-reaching decisions to overhaul the health sector through a Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) involving the Federal Government, Federal Ministry of Health, state governments, partners, and local governments. He noted that this year’s session marks a two-year milestone, with Nigerians now beginning to feel the impact of those collective efforts.

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    Prof. Pate announced key improvements, including a recorded reduction in maternal mortality by 17% and newborn deaths by 12% across targeted local government areas, rising public confidence in the health sector, better access to essential services, and recent allocations such as the release of 68 billion naira to support primary healthcare nationwide. He noted that progress is being made but emphasized that more work is needed to reach Nigeria’s health coverage targets. He urged states to continue increasing investments in health, ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficient use of resources to sustain the positive momentum.

    The Minister expressed deep appreciation to the government and people of Cross River State for their hospitality, thanking Governor Prince Bassey Otu and the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, who represented him. He also acknowledged the blessings of His Eminence, the Obong of Calabar, and commended the technical teams, permanent secretaries, directors, and all partners for their dedication in organizing the Council. Prof. Pate said the meeting will provide clear decisions to guide the next phase of health reforms as Nigeria accelerates toward Universal Health Coverage.

  • Schoolgirls’ abduction: Tinubu orders Matawalle’s relocation to Kebbi

    Schoolgirls’ abduction: Tinubu orders Matawalle’s relocation to Kebbi

    • President has sent over 900 troops to Kwara, says AbdulRazaq
    • APC governors visit Kebbi, pledge support for rescue of abducted schoolgirls
    • NOA, NILDS, Lai Mohammed condemn pupils’ abduction, attack on Kwara worshippers

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday directed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to relocate to Kebbi State to coordinate security operations aimed at rescuing the 24 schoolgirls abducted earlier in the week.

    The schoolgirls were kidnapped at about 4 a.m. on Monday from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, a community in the Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

    Matawalle, a former governor of neighbouring Zamfara State, is expected to arrive in Birnin Kebbi today and remain in the state to monitor rescue efforts and provide direct updates to President Tinubu.

    According to a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Matwalle’s deployment aligns with his experience managing banditry and mass kidnapping incidents during his tenure as governor between 2019 and 2023.

    One of the most notorious attacks under Matawalle’s watch as governor occurred on February 26, 2021, when 279 female students were abducted from Government Girls Science Secondary School, Jangebe.

    All victims were released on March 2, 2021.

    President Tinubu had earlier postponed his planned trip to Johannesburg for the G20 Summit and to Luanda for the AU-EU Summit.

    He stayed back in the country to receive further security briefings on the Kebbi abductions and Tuesday’s violent attack on worshippers at Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Kwara State.

    The President, according to a previous statement, is deeply concerned by the resurgence of criminal attacks targeting schools and religious institutions and has ordered heightened security operations across vulnerable communities.

    Also, Kwara State Governor Abdulraman AbdulRazaq has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent over 900 troops to the state.

    The President’s action comes on the heels of bandits’ attacks on worshippers at Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of the state.

    The governor said this in Ilorin, the state capital, during a combined meeting with members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and residents of Eruku community.

    AbdulRazaq said: “Our government has put in place different security arrangements to put schools and places of worship in the Southern part under elevated surveillance for maximum safety.

    “There is also a strong mobilisation of members of the Nigerian Army into Eruku. With the intervention of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over 900 additional troops have been sent to Kwara State.

    “During the visit in Ilorin, I reassured my guests that our government will not leave any stone unturned to return total calm in Eruku. I also hailed the leadership of CAN for their response to the attack and their prayers.

    “On the Eruku road, it is an important national infrastructure. Very soon, the contractor will start fixing it. We will also continue to advocate to the Federal Government to dualise the Ilorin-Kaba road because of its strategic economic important to the North Central region.

    “Today, I hosted a combined delegation of Eruku community in Ekiti Local Government Area and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on a courtesy visit to Ahmadu Bello House, following the recent unconscionable attack on the community, especially members of the Christ Apostolic Church.”

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    “Yesterday, I led a delegation that included the Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, State Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), and officials of our government to Eruku to condole with the people of the community on the unfortunate incident.

    “I’m equally saddened at the report of an attack on rice farmers in Bokungi area of Edu Local Government Area. I wholly condemn these attacks. May God repose the souls of our compatriots that died in the incidents. I also pray that their families find the fortitude to bear the loss.

    “In Eruku, I addressed the community at the palace of the Owa of Eruku, Oba Busari Olarewaju, and again right inside the church where the attack happened.”

    Also, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) yesterday condemned the recent abduction of 25 students of the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School in Kebbi State, and the violent attacks and abduction of Christian worshippers in Eruku town of Kwara State.

    In a statement by the agency’s Deputy Director of Communication & Media, Mr. Paul Odenyi, the NOA said the dastardly act undermines national efforts to promote access to education, particularly for the girl-child.

    Also, the Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman, has called for a total re-engineering of the nation’s security architecture to enhance intelligence gathering, improve logistics, and strengthen collaboration with non-state security actors to confront the menace more effectively.

    In a personal statement, the NILDS boss stressed the need for decisive and strategic actions to curb banditry and kidnapping across the country.

    He condemned the recent bandits’ attack on Christian worshippers at the Christ Apostolic Church, Eruku, in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, describing it as “one attack too many”.

    Also, a former Minister of Information and National Orientation, Lai Mohammed, yesterday condemned the attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Isegun, in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.

    In a statement, Mohammed said: “It is with deep sorrow that I received the heartbreaking news of the brutal attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Isegun, in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State – an attack that claimed precious lives and left an entire community shaken to its core.

    “This gruesome assault on innocent worshippers is not only a tragedy for the bereaved families but a painful wound on the entire country. I am devastated by this senseless loss of life. My thoughts and prayers are with the families who have been thrown into mourning, and I extend my heartfelt condolences to them in this moment of immeasurable grief.”

    Also, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to temporarily relocate the seat of power to Kebbi State and other theatre of conflict in the country.

    The party’s newly elected National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, said this in a statement in Abuja.

    The PDP noted that if the Presidency could take such an action, it would encourage the security forces to do more in curbing the rising wave of insecurity in the country.

    The statement said: “As President and Commander-in-Chief, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu must not recline in the comfort of the Presidential Villa at a time when 25 schoolgirls have been abducted and their whereabouts remain unknown. He must demonstrate leadership by leading from the front, as true leaders do in moments of grave national challenge…”

  • DSS files terrorism charges against nine IPOB commanders linked to Simon Ekpa

    DSS files terrorism charges against nine IPOB commanders linked to Simon Ekpa

    The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed terrorism charges against seven commanders of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) linked to Simon Ekpa before a Federal High Court in Abuja.

    Its Deputy Director Public Relations and Strategic Communications Favour Dozie dropped the hint in a statement yesterday.

    According to the statement, in the three separate cases, FHC/ABJ/CR/632/2025; FHC/ABJ/CR/633/2025 and FHC/ABJ/CR/634/2025, filed on 19 November, the seven suspects were accused of receiving funds and other material support from Simon Ekpa and other foreign-based members of IPOB.

    The statement reads: “A key suspect, Ibrahim Ali Larabo, accused of terrorism financing, is an illegal immigrant from the Republic of Niger, operating a Bureau de Change (BDC) without a licence.

    “He provided financial services for the Simon Ekpa-led proscribed group, receiving and disbursing large sums of money for IPOB terrorism activities in the Southeast.

    “The suspects were established to be IPOB commanders, arms dealers/couriers, ESN fighters, and foot soldiers funded and directed by Simon Ekpa, who has been convicted of terror-related charges and sentenced to six years imprisonment in Finland.

    “Also, the DSS has successfully prosecuted Ismaila a.k.a Mai Tangaran, the terrorist who coordinated the 2012 attacks on the IPolice Headquarters in Bompai, Kano State and other critical facilities, resulting in many injuries.

    “Ismaila was convicted and sentenced by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The trial, which began in 2017, ended on 18 November when Justice Nwite pronounced his verdict. 

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    “Ismaila, one of the leaders of the Islamic State of West Africa (ISWAP), was convicted on the four-count charge brought against him by the Department of State Services(DSS) under the Terrorism Prevention Amendment Act 2013.

    “Justice Nwite sentenced him to 15 years in relation to count one and 20 years on counts two, three and four. The sentences are to run concurrently.”

    According to statement, the DSS had earlier filed cases against two internationally-wanted terror suspects – Mahmud Muhammad Usman (aka Mamuda) and Abubakar Abba (aka Abu Baara) – whose trial will resume before Justice Nwite (of the Federal High Court in Abuja) on 15 January 2026.

    “The prosecution of Khalid Al Barnawi, accused of being the mastermind of the UN complex bombing on 26 August 2011. Al-Barnawi continues. Barnawi, alongside four others, is being prosecuted for his involvement in the bombing.

    “Five others are arraigned on a nine-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja in suit FHC/ABJ/CR/301/2025 over their alleged involvement in the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State.

    “Equally, being prosecuted by the DSS are 10 suspects arrested in connection with attacks in Benue and Plateau states. The suspects were arrested following President Bola Tinubu’s directive to apprehend the perpetrators.

    “Also to be arraigned are the recaptured Abdulazeez Obadaki (aka Bomboy), believed to be an internationally known ISWAP leader, who confessed to having masterminded attacks on St Francis Catholic, Owo and Deeper Life Church, Okene and one Musa Abubakar, a key manufacturer and supplier of arms and ammunition, who was arrested in Plateau State.

    “The DG-DSS, Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, upon assuming office in August 2024, ordered the review of all the cases he inherited. He also directed that forensic investigations be conducted on these cases to aid diligent prosecution in accordance with Nigerian laws.”

  • Bandits demand N100m ransom for each of Eruku kidnapped victims

    Bandits demand N100m ransom for each of Eruku kidnapped victims

    • Gunmen abduct four in another attack on Kwara community

    Suspected kidnappers of over 30 worshippers at the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) at Eruku in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State have placed a N100 million ransom on the head of each of the victims.

    It was gathered that the suspected kidnappers have started contacting the families of the victims who were taken away during a church service on Tuesday.

    A community leader and Olori Eta of Eruku, Chief Olusegun Olukotun, whose four relatives were among the victims, confirmed the development yesterday.

    Olukotun said he was in the church with five of his family members when the incident occurred.

    The community leader said he and one of his wards escaped the attack around 6:06 p.m through the church’s window.

    “From what we gathered from the kidnappers’ camp, they (kidnappers) have grouped the victims according to their relations and are now calling our people through each of the group.

    “Some people in the community have received calls from the kidnappers demanding N100 million for each person. But as regards my people, I have not received any call. So, I am still waiting,” he said.

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    Olukotun, who expressed gratitude to the government, particularly Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for identifying with the community, also appealed for more security presence in Eruku, being a boundary community between Kogi and Kwara states.

    Barely 24 hours after the attack on the church in Eruku community, suspected bandits reportedly abducted four rice farmers at Bokungi Village in Edu Local Government Area.

    Sources said the latest incident occurred on Wednesday evening while the victims were working on their rice farms during the peak of the harvest season.

    According to a community source, the attackers arrived suddenly and surrounded the farmers as they were gathering their harvested rice.

    “It has been confirmed that bandits struck again at Bokungi under the Lafiagi Emirate.

    “Four people were abducted. Information is still trickling in,” the source said.

    Residents said the gunmen operated for several minutes without resistance, forcing the farmers into the nearby bush before whisking them away to an unknown destination.

    The residents complained about rising insecurity in Edu Local Government Area, which has left several farming settlements deserted.

    Farmers fear attacks during the harvest period — a time when they were most vulnerable on the fields.

    The Kwara State Police Command and the state government are yet to issue an official statement on the incident as of last night.

  • Kwara begins disbursement of N40,000 each to 32,420 female pupils

    Kwara begins disbursement of N40,000 each to 32,420 female pupils

    Kwara State Government has begun disbursement of N40,000 conditional cash transfer to no fewer than 32,420 female pupils of public secondary schools.

    At least 898 public secondary schools are also to be equipped with water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities to strengthen access to safe water and improve public hygiene.

    The initiative is being implemented under the State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project.

    Speaking at the start of the disbursement, the governor’s wife, Mrs Olufolake AbdulRazaq, described Kwara AGILE project as a deliberate step towards ensuring adolescent girls were given a fair chance in life to have secondary education and be empowered.

    Mrs AbdulRazaq, who joined the session virtually, said by empowering girls with life skills and digital literacy skills, they were being prepared not only for academic success, but also for meaningful participation in the modern workforce upon attainment of adulthood.

    “The project prioritises life skill education for girls, equipping them with confidence, communication skills, critical thinking and  practical knowledge needed to navigate school, relationships and future careers,” she said at the symbolic presentation of cheques to the beneficiaries.

    “In today’s rapidly evolving world, digital literacy skills have also become essential, and our schools are being strengthened to provide girls with access to the tools and training required to thrive in a technology-driven economy.”

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    She hailed Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his commitment to human capital development, gender equity and uplift of the female folk.

    She pledged continuous support of her office and her non-governmental organisation (NGO), Ajike People Support Centre, to the state government in driving enrolment of school age children, particularly the female.

    “Just recently, we distributed school sandals to secondary school students across the state to ease the burden on parents.

    “We have at different times also presented school items ranging from school bags to stationery and writing materials,” Mrs AbdulRazaq said.

    At the event were top government officials, educationists, students and parents.

    Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, said the grant for adolescent girls would stimulate their interest to enrol in schools, thus curbing the dropout syndrome.

    “The AGILE Project represents yet another strategic and compassionate intervention of this administration. It is designed to remove the barriers that hinder the educational progression of our adolescent girls, especially at crucial transition stages,” he said.

    “The conditional cash transfer being launched today is not just a financial support, it is also a statement of faith in the dream of every girl and an invitation to remain in school, stay focused and rise above economic limitations.”

    The commissioner said the grant was not a one-off benefit, as students, who attended classes regularly and performed excellently would get an addition of N10,000 per academic term.

    He urged the affected parents and guardians to use the fund judiciously, to serve its original purpose.

  • Oyebanji: Ekiti remains safe

    Oyebanji: Ekiti remains safe

    Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has assured residents that the state remains safe, peaceful and secure.

    He said his administration had taken steps to strengthen intelligence gathering, tighten surveillance across boundaries and communities and ensure criminals found no space to operate anywhere in the state.

    Governor Oyebanji spoke yesterday in Ikogosi-Ekiti after meeting heads of security agencies.

    He said his government would not relent in scaling up security architecture in and around the state, adding that the meeting was part of his administration’s efforts to keep the state secure.

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    Noting that the safety and well-being of residents were paramount to him, Oyebanji said he had to cut short his leave to meet the security chiefs because of the current development in parts of the country.

    He said efforts were being put in place to ensure Ekiti did not serve as a refuge for criminals.

    Hailing security agencies for their unity, professionalism and commitment to safeguarding the state, the governor appealed to residents to support them with credible intelligence, stressing that community participation remained vital to the success of security operations.

    He lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for leaving no stone unturned in a bid to secure the country.

    “Well, we are elected to serve the people. Though I’m on leave, with what is happening around boundaries and neighbouring states, there is need for me to cut short the leave, come back home and meet with our security chiefs. We just had a meeting where they briefed me on what they are doing, and I’m so grateful to them for being professional and for securing the State. So, I’m comfortable and I’m at peace with what they have told us.’’

  • Cleric celebrates Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, extols virtues

    Cleric celebrates Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, extols virtues

    Popular cleric, Prophet Sam Alo, has extolled the virtues of the traditional ruler of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejugbe, Aladesanmi 111.

    Alo, the planter of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Adamimogo, Grace of Mercy Prayer Mountain Worldwide, felicitated the Ewi of Ado on the anniversary of his 80th birthday, as well as his 35th anniversary on the throne of his forefathers.

    He prayed that his reign, which he described as progressive and peaceful, would continue to witness more progress, development and growth for the people of Ekiti State.

    The Ewi of Ado turns 80 this month amid encomiums from well-wishers, Ekiti indigenes at home and abroad. The monarch is also celebrating 35 fruitful years on the throne.

    Prophet Alo said in his statement signed by his personal assistant, Deji Ogunbusuyi, at Jesus City Camp, Lekki/Epe Expressway Lagos: “I heartily congratulate his royal majesty, the Ewi of Ado. A great leader of his people, intelligent, cerebral, loving, having a large heart and a great wisdom to rule Ado-Ekiti and its surrounding communities in such a progressive, development-oriented and fruitful way in 35 years and still counting.

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    ‘’Oba Adejugbe epitomises success in all ways. It is during his tenure that Ekiti has been witnessing tremendous growth and development. Ewi’s tenure was first blessed with a great gift of Ekiti becoming a state, gaining independence for meaningful and rapid growth and development to be ushered in. Oba Adejugbe’s tenure has also witnessed tremendous cultural promotion and preservation.

    The Ewi of Ado has brought great fortunes to Ekiti State during his 35 years on the throne of his forefathers.

    ‘’I also heartily congratulate Ewi’s wife, Eyesorun Bosede Adejugbe, on these two great celebrations, 80th birthday and 35 fruitful years on the throne. She has been like the rock of Gibraltar standing behind the Kabiyesi all these years. I equally congratulate the Ewi-in-Council members,  who are eminent and respected chiefs assisting the great Ewi of Ado to give sound and functional direction to the affairs of the great city of Ado-Ekiti. May Oba Adejugbe’s reign continue to be progressive, peaceful and fruitful in Jesus name, amen.”

    The cleric hinted on his plan to provide succour to his local government, ldo-Osi,  to boost security operations in the area.

  • Daniel remains suspended, says Ward 4 Sagamu Council APC

    Daniel remains suspended, says Ward 4 Sagamu Council APC

    As the furore over purported suspension of the lawmaker representing Ogun East in the Senate, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, rages, the Executive Committee of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 4, Sagamu Local Government, has reaffirmed its decision on the matter, declaring that Senator Daniel remains suspended from the party.

    This came on the heels of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC coming out to reaffirm that the former governor of Ogun State still remains a member of the party, directing Ogun State chapter to stop correspondence on the purported suspension ‘’until this highest national organ of APC investigates and deliberates on it.’’

    However, addressing reporters yesterday at the ward secretariat in Sabo, Sagamu, the Secretary of Ward 4, Oluwole Aduroja, said the suspension of Otunba Daniel followed due process after he refused to honour invitations to defend himself against allegations of anti-party activities.

    Aduroja, who spoke on behalf of the 19-member Executive Committee, in company with the Ward Chairman, Adebayo Ismail, said the clarification became necessary in view of the statement issued by MJS Partners, a law firm of Daniel’s counsel, Prof. Yemi Oke, SAN, regarding the November 17 letter from the national secretariat of the APC.

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    Aduroja said the Ward Executive Committee unanimously resolved to suspend the senator after repeatedly failing to appear before an investigative panel set up to examine petitions accusing him of activities considered antithetical to the health of the party.

    The ward secretary traced the alleged misconduct of Senator Daniel to the last general election, saying he “acted in open defiance of the party and engaged in actions inimical to the interest of the APC and its candidates in Ogun State.”

    “Beyond the elections, he further attempted to obstruct and frustrate the course of justice during the Election Petition Tribunal sittings through actions and interventions that were directly hostile to the interest of the APC and its candidates. These and many more remain the unchallenged anti-party activities of the suspended senator,” Aduroja said.

    On the position of the National Secretary, Senator Surajudeen Bashiru, as contained in the November 17 letter, he maintained that the APC Constitution empowered the relevant Executive Committee, whether at the ward, local government, state, zonal or national level to initiate disciplinary proceedings against any erring member.

    He said Article 21(5)(vii) of the party constitution, while granting the National Working Committee (NWC) the power to suspend members, did not nullify the disciplinary authority of the executive committees at other levels, nor did it subject their decisions to NWC review.

    “On the contrary, any disciplinary action taken by an Executive Council, including suspension, is subject only to appeal as outlined in Article 21(4). For the purpose of emphasis, no provision of Article 21(4) subjects the decision to suspend the senator to the oversight of the National Working Committee,” he explained.

    Aduroja reaffirmed the commitment of Ward 4’s Executive Committee to upholding discipline, fairness and due process within the party, insisting that “the suspension of Senator Daniel remains in full effect.”

  • COAS to troops: Uphold discipline, professionalism

    COAS to troops: Uphold discipline, professionalism

    The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged troops of Operation FASAN YANMA to maintain discipline, motivation and professionalism as they tackle escalating security threats across the Northwest.

    Shaibu gave the charge yesterday during his maiden operational visit to the theatre, where he met frontline personnel, received briefings and interacted with soldiers at their duty locations.

    Reaffirming discipline as the backbone of military effectiveness, the Army Chief reminded troops that their conduct and commitment were crucial to stabilising communities and improving national security outcomes.

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    “I implore you to do your job properly. I am leaving here charging you to remain a disciplined and more professional force, so that we can tackle the myriad of challenges we have in our country,” he said.

    He noted that personnel deployed nationwide faced similar pressures and responsibilities, urging those in the FASAN YANMA theatre to carry their share of the national task with focus and determination.

  • NAF jets hit terrorist hideout in Sambisa forest

    NAF jets hit terrorist hideout in Sambisa forest

    The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets have bombed a terrorist hideout in Sambisa Forest, killing several terrorists and destroying their camp.

    The strikes came days after terrorists ambushed and killed two soldiers and two Civilians JTF along Damboa axis of Borno State. NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, made this known in a statement.

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    He said the strikes were conducted yesterday within the Sambisa, after a series of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions that tracked terrorist movements, following the October 17 ambush on ground troops at Kashomri.

    “Persistent ISR coverage over Kashomri and Sambisa revealed suspicious activities and active terrorist structures at ARRA, prompting a deliberate, intelligence-driven strike.