Monthly Archives: February 2016

NORTHERN NIGERIA INTERNAL SECURITY SITREP- Week Ending 13 February 2016

Situation North East (Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States) 06 February Senator Baba Kaka GARBAI (APC-BORNO Central) claimed that the military only controlled MAIDUGURI Metropolitan Area, BAYO and KWAYA KUSAR Wards, whilst Boko Haram fully controlled MOBBAR, ABADAM and KALA BALGE … Continue reading

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When at break of day at a riverside: Niger Delta Militancy in 2016

Recent attacks in the Niger Delta would indicate that security will once more become a national and international strategic issue. Timeline of events: 14th January: The Federal High Court, Lagos issued an arrest warrant for Government Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo) a … Continue reading

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SOUTHERN NIGERIA INTERNAL SECURITY SITREP- Week Ending 06 February 2016

28 January Gunmen attacked a 24 inch Agip Manifold carrying gas and crude oil in KPONGBOKIRI, BRASS LGA, BAYELSA State with small arms and explosives causing a large oil spill, leading to a drop in production of 16,000 barrels according … Continue reading

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NORTHERN NIGERIA INTERNAL SECURITY SITREP- Week Ending 06 February 2016

Situation Friendly Forces 24 January Troops conducted a clearance operation in the vicinity of CHUKUN GUDU, GWOZA LGA, BORNO State killing 1 suspect and injuring several others and capturing 2 double barrel shotguns, 4 x 9mm rounds, 1 x solar … Continue reading

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NORTHERN NIGERIA INTERNAL SECURITY SITREP- Week Ending 30 January 2016

Situation Friendly Forces 23 January 39 cattle rustlers who operated in FALGORE and GOMO Forests surrendered their arms at GOMO Village, SUMAILA LGA, KANO State at a reception held by Gov GANDUJE in return for an amnesty Villagers from BABBAN … Continue reading

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NORTHERN NIGERIA INTERNAL SECURITY SITREP- Week Ending 23 January 2016

Situation Friendly Forces 17 January Soldiers conducted clearance operations in the vicinity of SHENTIMARI, KAGA LGA, BORNO State clearing several enemy position and capturing 78 x7.62mm ammunition President BUHARI has ordered the NIGERIA Customs Service (NCS) to distribute foodstuffs, soap, … Continue reading

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