Tag: Terrorism
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Buckling the Budget: Bandits Demand N40 Trillion for Release of Captives
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In a brazen display of audacity, the bandits behind the recent spate of abductions in Kaduna have made a staggering demand for their captives’ release: N40 trillion, along with a fleet of vehicles and motorcycles. This demand, coming on the heels of the abduction of 287 schoolchildren in Kuriga, highlights…
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A Rising Concern: Mass Abductions Signal a Disturbing Trend
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In Nigeria, two recent mass kidnappings have shocked the nation, with hundreds of women and children abducted in separate incidents. The first occurred in Borno State, where about 200 people, mostly women collecting firewood, were kidnapped by suspected Boko Haram militants. In Kaduna State, over 100 students were abducted from…
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Holy War Zone: Allegations of Military Complicity in Plateau State Christian killings
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Could the Nigerian Military be Enabling Violence in Plateau State? Recent allegations by Rev Timothy Daluk, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) chairman of Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State, have brought to light a disturbing possibility: the Nigerian military may be complicit in the violent attacks on Christians in…
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How Many Cheeks Are Left? Close to 200 Christians Killed in Kano, Nigeria.
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Close to 200 Christians were killed in Kano, Nigeria, and they are expected to turn the other cheek. Since 1965, when violence in Nigeria escalated, the victims of these tragedies have often been Christians and Igbos, whether due to religious or tribal reasons. However, the problem extends beyond identification…
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EU’s 2023 Mission: Teaching Extremists a Thing or Two In Africa
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As per a recent report from a German newspaper, the European Union (EU) is currently in the process of planning a groundbreaking military-civilian mission set to take place in Africa by the end of 2023. The primary objective of this initiative is to counteract potential instability resulting from activities by…
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Surrender and Uncertainty: Boko Haram’s Exodus Raises Hope and Raises Eyebrows
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Boko Haram’s Defections and the Looming Shadow of ISWAP For more than a decade, the extremist group Boko Haram has inflicted terror on northeastern Nigeria, causing widespread casualties, abducting schoolgirls, and employing suicide bombings. Recently, a significant development has taken place as thousands of Boko Haram fighters, accompanied by their…