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Boko Haram Using Drones For Attacks In Borno, Says Lawmakers
Boko Haram Using Drones For Attacks In Borno, Says Lawmakers
Boko haram using drones for attacks in Borno, says Lawmakers. Ahmed Jaha, a member of the house of representatives, says Boko Haram insurgents are using drones in attacking residents in Borno state.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker representing Damboa/Gwoza/Chibok federal constituency in Borno, spoke on Tuesday while contributing to a motion sponsored by Ahmad Satomi on the fire incident at the armoury at Giwa barracks and “escalating” attacks on military formations in Borno and Yobe states.
Jaha said the weapons used by the terrorists are more sophisticated than that of the Nigerian military.
“I was in my constituency on Saturday to sympathise and condole with the people that lost their families s as a result of the sporadic, uninterrupted attacks in my constituency,” he said.
“In part of my constituency, 10 peasant farmers scavenging for firewood were slaughtered by Boko Haram members and five are still at large while three are critically ill at the hospital.
“In Chibok, 14 peasant farmers were attacked in their community.
“I lost so many constituents because Boko Haram is using armed drones. Let it be on record.
“They are using armed drones which the Nigerian Army is not using. In other words, they are more sophisticated and advanced than the Nigerian Army.”
The lawmaker said Boko Haram is “fast” gaining ground in Borno worse than how it was in the past.
“Boko Haram, ISWAP or whatever name you call it, they are coming back,” he said.
“Let us do something serious in order not to return to the days when 22 out of 27 local governments of Borno were occupied by Boko Haram.”
Jaha said the army does not have enough personnel and equipment to fight the insurgents.
He said the government must not be complacent in fighting terrorism after budgeting trillion of naira for defence purposes.
“Between 2016 and 2019, the Nigerian government spent over N19 trillion on security. I have the record. So, we shouldn’t be complacent,” he said.
Lawmakers took turns to speak on the insurgent attacks in the country.
Yusuf Gagdi from Plateau said over 40 military tanks belonging to the army have been carted away by the insurgents during attacks on military formations.
He said President Bola Tinubu must hold Nigerian military strategic commandants and other heads of security agencies accountable for negligence of their responsibilities.
“How can we guarantee the safety of the Nigerian people in the circumstances that the platforms that were meant to protect the people have been taken away by the enemies of the people? he asked.
Boko Haram Using Drones For Attacks In Borno
“Nigerians are being killed daily. From the north to south to east. The government must do the needful. Everyday resolution that we pass is not enough.
“In as much we appreciate the security agencies for putting their lives on the front line to protect Nigerians, we must hold somebody accountable that taxpayers’ money used to buy guns and other platforms for the military would be compromised and donated free to the enemies of this country is unacceptable.”
Gagdi said until the parliament speaks for Nigerians by holding the government to account, lawmakers would not escape the revolt of the people.
Zainab Gimba representing Bama/Ngala/Kala Balge in Borno also narrated several insurgent attacks in her constituency.
Navy Dismantles Illegal Refining Capacity, Destroys Site With 3 Storage Tanks in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy, through FOB BONNY, has dismantled an illegal refining site discovered in Promise Land Community along Nanabie Creek, Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, further denying criminal operators the infrastructure required to process stolen crude oil.
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The site was discovered on 30 September 2026 following credible intelligence and comprised one large cooking pot and 3 large storage tanks intended for illegal refining activities. On 2 October 2026, the Commanding Officer, FOB BONNY, Captain SMC Umeh, led a team to the location, where the illegal refining site and associated equipment were destroyed in accordance with established regulations.
The intervention represents a further disruption of illegal refining capacity within the Bonny area, particularly by removing infrastructure that could be used to process and store stolen crude oil. It also follows recent operations by FOB BONNY under Operation DELTA SENTINEL that uncovered substantial volumes of suspected stolen crude oil and associated illegal refining infrastructure within its Area of Operations
Oil
The Nigerian Navy has continued to strengthen surveillance and monitoring across the area to prevent the establishment or reactivation of illegal refining sites and deny criminal operators the infrastructure required to sustain crude oil theft and related activities.
ABIODUN FOLORUNSHO
Navy Captain
Director Naval Information
Nigerian Navy
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Nigerian Police Foil Bandit Attack in Sokoto, Recover Rocket Launchers
The Sokoto State Police Command has foiled an attempted bandit attack on Tsabre community in Isa Local Government Area, recovering two rocket launchers and other items abandoned by the fleeing attackers.
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The incident occurred around 1am on Friday when the armed men reportedly invaded the village and opened sporadic gunfire, causing panic among residents.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmad Rufa’i, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday.
He said the Divisional Police Officer in Isa, upon receiving a distress call, immediately mobilised tactical teams, including operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and Violent Crime Response Unit, to confront the attackers.
According to him, the police engaged the bandits in a gun battle, forcing them to retreat into a nearby forest.
“The tactical teams engaged the hoodlums in a fierce gun duel that lasted for some time. Due to the superior firepower and tactical positioning of the police operatives, the bandits were overpowered and forced to escape into the nearby forest with their casualties,” Rufa’i said.
He added that the police subsequently combed the surrounding bushes and recovered two rocket launchers and two empty AK-47 magazines.
Other items recovered included a Techno keypad phone without a battery, a touch light, an Army jungle hat, a sweater cap, five pairs of sandals and a rain jacket.
The Commissioner of Police, Hayatu Shaffa, commended the officers for their swift response and courage during the operation.
Shaffa reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state.
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He also urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons and activities to the police.
The CP further appealed to residents to report anyone with suspected gunshot wounds seeking medical attention to the nearest police station, as efforts continue to track the fleeing attackers.
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Navy Rescues 2 Kidnapped Victims, Recovers Stolen Outboard Engines in Akwa Ibom
The Nigerian Navy has rescued 2 kidnapped victims and recovered several stolen outboard engines during an operation against sea robbery and kidnapping in the Ibeno general area of Akwa Ibom State on 30 September 2026.
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The operation followed credible information on the activities of suspected sea robbers and kidnappers targeting fishermen and forcibly taking away fishing boats and outboard engines. In response, the Nigerian Navy Ship JUBILEE Maritime Quick Response Team, Ibeno, swiftly mobilised to the area to counter the threat.
During the operation, the naval team encountered 2 boats suspected to be operated by the criminals, prompting the occupants to flee into adjoining creeks. In the ensuing pursuit, the suspects abandoned one of the boats containing several stolen outboard engines and the 2 kidnapped victims, who were immediately rescued by the naval team and escorted to safety. The recovered outboard engines were secured for verification and further necessary action, while efforts are ongoing to locate and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
The successful operation underscores the Nigerian Navy’s sustained commitment to Search and Rescue (SAR), the protection of lives and the security of legitimate maritime activities across Nigeria’s waters. Through its network of ships, bases, surveillance systems, maritime quick response teams and other operational elements, the Nigerian Navy continues to maintain a presence across the maritime domain, enabling timely responses to distress situations and emerging security threats.
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The operation also demonstrates the importance of credible intelligence and community support in enhancing maritime security. The Nigerian Navy therefore encourages coastal communities, fishermen and other maritime stakeholders to continue providing timely information that could assist in preventing criminal activities and responding rapidly to persons in distress.
The Nigerian Navy remains resolute in safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime domain and will continue to sustain proactive patrols, Search and Rescue operations, and intelligence-driven interventions aimed at protecting lives and property while denying criminal elements freedom of action in the nation’s waterways.
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