Regional News
Boko Haram: Fear Grips Borno Community As Brigade Commander Withdraws Troops, Weapons “Because He Doesn’t Want To Stay In The Bush”— Sources. Source: Sahara reporters
Residents of Damasak town in the Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State are currently living in fear after the Brigade Commander for the 145 battalion withdrew troops from the area, a military source told SaharaReporters. Some military sources who spoke on condition of anonymity said Brig. Gen. G.O. Olorunyomi was dispatched to the area to replace S.S. Tilawan as the new Brigade Commander but noted it had affected the security of the area. The sources alleged that G.O. Olorunyomi was only after his convenience having withdrawn troops and other weapons from Damasak to Gubio which was termed ‘Tactical Headquarters’.
Insurgents Abduct Aid Worker In Northeast Nigeria. Source: Humangle
Insurgents on Friday, March 10, infiltrated the northern Borno town of Monguno in northeast Nigeria, raiding an Aid organisation compound and abducting a humanitarian worker and two guards. At least seven armed Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents were reported to have breached the compound and abducted the victims. Monguno has previously experienced at least two infiltration incidents. In Sept. 2019, multiple armed insurgents raided a medical facility supported by an aid organisation and stole money and valuables after threatening the workers. In Sept. 2020, four insurgents entered the home of an aid worker and attempted to extort money from him. The incident in Monguno on Thursday marks the second use of the infiltration tactics to target and abduct personnel in a humanitarian compound within the last two weeks in the Lake Chad region.
Military Troops Kill 12 Terrorists in Raid at ISWAP Camp, 174 Surrender. Source: prnigeria
The Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies operational engagements against security challenges across the country. Over the past weeks the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies have continue to tackle the various security challenges facing the Country. Consequently, our briefing today will cover from 24 February – 10 March 2022.
MNJTF Forces Kill Dozen Terrorists as ISWAP Massacre 9 Boko Haram Fighters in Another Rival ‘Battle’ Source: prnigeria
Troops of the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in Cameroon on Wednesday neutralised scores of Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West African Province, ISWAP, terrorists in Amchide, a town in the North East. But as the MNJTF troops were pounding terrorists at Amchide, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State, ISWAP fighters were busy killing some Boko Haram insurgents in another violent clash between members of the two sects in Abadam. The bloody rivalry between terrorists of the Abubakar Shekau-led Boko Haram and ISWAP occured on Tuesday evening.
Troops Kill Insurgents, Repel Attack On Borno Town. Source: DailyTrust
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed some fighters of Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) when they attempted to attack Damboa town in Borno State yesterday, sources said. Daily Trust gathered that the gallant men of the 25 Task Force Brigade successfully repelled the attack on Damboa town, headquarters of Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State killing some fighters and recovering two vehicles from the attackers.
Terrorists Taking Advantage Of Starvation To Recruit IDPs In Borno. Source: Humangle
Both ISWAP and the embattled Boko Haram offer money to vulnerable displaced persons to help buy foodstuff and other consumables. They had the weapons, and they had the numbers. They also told one of their victims that other men were doing the same to survive.
Troops Foil Attack in Damboa as ISWAP Fighters in Gun Trucks Invade Military Base. Source: prnigeria
Nigerian military troops have foiled an ambush by the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP)-Boko Haram terrorists on a military base in Borno State, PRNigeria has gathered. The troops, who were deployed from the 25 Task Force Brigade, ‘Operation Hadin Kai’, repelled the attack in Damboa Local Government Area of the State, on Monday evening, according to credible local sources. It was gathered that the terrorists, who attempted to attack troops formation in the outskirt of Damboa-Biu road, came on six gun trucks and motorcycles. But they did not succeed in causing any havoc, a top military source in the North East exclusively told PRNigeria.
When Military Runs Riot Against Bandit-Terrorists. Source: prnigeria
Barely a week after Chief of the Air Staff, CAS, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, made it crystal clear that the terrorists and other criminal elements disturbing the peace of the country would no longer have a hiding place, it is obvious that Nigerian military had started translating his words to action without delay. It can be recalled that Niger state is one of the north-central states where the banditry and kidnapping activities were alarming. However, a lot of wins have been recorded in returning normalcy to the affected areas as a result of ongoing sustained military onslaughts across the nooks and crannies of the state by the gallant troops. The military, in its effort to fulfill the enshrine mandate of protecting the country and the citizens, PRNigeria has authoritatively gathered that, no fewer than 200 bandits were eliminated as a to multiple airstrike by the fighter jets of Nigerian military in Niger state. Not just that, about 25 motorcycles belonging to the terrorists were equally retrieved during the intense clearance operation.
Peace gradually returning to Nigeria’s troubled areas–Irabor. Source: prnigeria
The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Leo Irabor, on Saturday, expressed delight that peace is gradually returning to several parts of the country, that were hitherto troubled by various security challenges. He made this known in a remark to sign-off the ‘2022 edition of the CISM Day Run,’ organized by the Defence Headquarters, DHQ, in collaboration with the International Military Sports Council (CISM). According to the CDS, the theme of the event, “Running for World Peace,” is apt, especially at a time some world nations are in conflict with each other, in addition to the prevailing insecurity in the country.
Fishermen Fleeing Lake Chad Over Forced Conscription, Taxes By ISWAP. Source: Humangle
Thousands of fishermen who had recently returned to the shores of Lake Chad to resume business have begun to flee the area over an alleged forced recruitment campaign by terrorists linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Sources familiar with the situation exclusively informed HumAngle that following the recent military onslaught against ISWAP, the terror group lost an unprecedented number of their fighters. This forced the insurgents to go into overdrive in recruiting young people to fill their ranks. Unlike in the past, when the terror groups would invade communities and enforce allegiance at gunpoint, the leadership of ISWAP are now using economic strategies in conscripting new fighters, though hardly with options not to join, according to close watchers.
6 Police Officers Killed In Shooting By Colleague In Northeastern Nigeria. Source: Humangle
A Nigerian police officer opened fire on his colleagues killing at least six officers in the Northeastern city of Maiduguri. The incident occurred at the quarters of the police college located in the Borno state capital after the police officer’s wife moved out due to domestic violence. Two blocks of eight were also burnt as the officer went on rampage killing six members of the mobile police force, a paramilitary arm of the police. Two other individuals were injured in the incident and moved to a Specialist Hospital.
Peace and Security
IWD: How climate crisis threatens food security for women and girls – UN. Source: Premium Times
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has said women and girls face the brunt of the climate crisis that exacerbates pre-existing inequalities, jeopardises their food security, and feeds instability and migration. The UN agency, in a statement to commemorate the 2022 International Women’s Day (IWD), said the climate crisis mostly affects women in rural communities. It said women and girls often lack appropriate access to disaster information, financial services, and participation in community decision-making and resource allocation. The agency said such inequalities undermine the ability of women to prepare for, cope with and recover from climate shocks and stresses. “Women are the bedrock of food security and yet are hardest hit by climate shocks and food insecurity,” the assistant Executive Director of WFP, Valerie Guarnieri said.
Journalists tasked to humanise, employ multimedia techniques in crime reporting. Source: Blueprint
Journalists covering crime have been tasked to humanise and employ multimedia techniques in their reportage. The Editor-in-Chief, Daily Trust Newspapers, Naziru Mikailu, handed the charge at the opening session of a-two-day training on Understanding Crime Reporting organised by the Daily Trust Foundation, Monday in Abuja.
IWD: Are Women In Conflict Areas Excluded From Celebrations? Source : Humangle
Annually, on March 8, the world celebrates the achievements of women making a difference as part of activities for International Women’s Day. But underprivileged women doing the same in conflict regions are hardly recognised. Is this a form of social exclusion? As the world celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, 2022, the activities are geared towards ensuring that women are front and centre. Panels, walks, and conversations are awash with important calls for gender equality and the inclusion of women in key facets of society. Yet, on the other side of town, most displaced women have no clue what is going on nor are their efforts, in pushing forward despite their unpopular diversities, celebrated. IWD, which began in 1911, is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women. This year’s theme is ‘Break the Bias’ which aims to explore the biases that women face in society and ways to overcome them. However, it is important to point out that the activities advertised and organised so far, and which have attracted public interest, are those that target and mostly celebrate women in urban communities or women who have access to social visibility. In line with the theme, the official website of IWD wrote, “Whether deliberate or unconscious, bias makes it difficult for women to move ahead. Knowing that bias exists isn’t enough, action is needed to level the playing field. Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.”
Conflict environments need peacebuilding approach to business development. Source: Premium Time
In conflict-prone places, intermediaries can ensure that private sector development prioritises patient progress towards peace. From community and labour protests to civil wars, businesses are entangled in African conflict and violence. Indeed, all fragile and conflict-affected countries experience violence with a close nexus to the private sector. Until we recognise that private sector development in conflict environments must be a peace process – requiring political settlements on matters of the economy – we won’t make progress. Peace-positive private sector development is hard to implement and clashes with the goal of maximising private returns. Specialised peacebuilding intermediaries and investment vehicles are needed. The failure to constrain ‘bad’ businesses most clearly exacerbates conflict and impedes development. South Africa, for example, transitioned from the Dutch East India Company’s corporatised slavery, to the British South Africa Company’s corporatised imperialism, through the private sector’s symbiotic relationship with the apartheid government, to the active participation of companies such as McKinsey and Bain in state capture.
Humanitarian
Maiduguri IDPs Caught In Throes Of Hunger As More Deaths Are Recorded. Source: Humangle
Hunger bites harder within Gubio IDP camp in the northeastern Borno state capital, causing many of the displaced people to lose their lives.
Borno Governor Shares Cash, Food To 240,000 IDPs In Resettled Communities. Source: Humangle
Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum, visited Dikwa town to share food and cash to internally displaced persons amidst rising hunger and zero access to means of livelihood. Governor of Borno State, Northeast Nigeria, Babagana Zulum, on Tuesday evening, March 8, embarked on an urgent trip to one of the resettled communities to share food and cash to a starving 240,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs), officials said. The cash and food palliative was shared across 40,000 IDP households in Dikwa, a town 90 km from Maiduguri, the state capital. It is customary practice for the officials of the government and the non-profit humanitarian organisations to share palliative to IDPs through households.
#IWD: Save The Children Tasks Government To End All Forms of GBV. Source: Humangle
Climate change is a huge threat to the rights of children, girls, women and particularly those living with disabilities. Save the Children International has called on government at all levels (federal, state and local governments) to end all forms of gender-based violence (GBV) against girls and women in a bid to #BreakTheBias. The charity also called for women’s empowerment by promoting, protecting, and ensuring their rights to quality education and a healthy start in life. In a statement released on Tuesday, March 8, to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), the organisation said it would continue to campaign and advocate for the rights of the most marginalised children in Nigeria to ensure that “no girl child is left behind or excluded from the opportunity to access quality, safe, free, uninterrupted and inclusive education, health, nutrition and other social services in a bid to achieve the sustainable development goals.”
EU MP Wants Actions To Stop IDPs From Going Unheard In Nigeria’s Upcoming Elections. Source: Humangle
As 2023 approaches, there is a call for an inclusive process, which enables IDPs to exercise their civic rights—to vote free of fear of attack or reprisals. Nigeria must ensure the voting rights of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are protected in line with the Kampala Convention in the upcoming 2023 general elections, an expert has advised. In an interview with HumAngle, Maria Arena, a member of the European Parliament and the Chief Observer of the EU Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) in the 2019 general elections, said Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should strive for more inclusiveness and safety of the displaced people to vote. Arena was recently on an EOM follow-up mission to Nigeria to assess INEC’s preparations for the general elections slated for Feb. 25 and March 11, 2023. She said the conduct of the general elections would be challenging for Nigerians amid heightened security tensions, primarily caused by Boko Haram and its faction, Islamic State affiliate (ISWAP)’s insurgency in the Northeast and increasing armed violence in Northwest and some part of North-central.
