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The Nigerian Army says its troops of Operation Lafiya Dole continued to pounce on Boko Haram and Islamic State for West Africa (ISWAP) terrorists in the northeast.

We have insecurity threats that have threatened the very foundations of our robust lives and peaceful co-existence. These issues have gravely impeded us in dimensions we can only recollect in regrets.

The trial of the embattled senior Army officer, Major General Hakeem Otiki, continues as the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered an interim forfeiture of $376, 120 (N136,155,440) traced to him.

Among others, the group highlighted transparency in defence procurement; human right and obedience to rule of engagement; procurement of modern equipment as well as regional cooperation as the catalyst.

Tragedy struck in Borno state on Tuesday, January 21 as Boko Haram terrorists reportedly killed an Army officer and seven soldiers during a battle with the insurgents in Mainok, near Maiduguri the Borno state capital.

Boko Haram terrorists in Borno state were on Tuesday, January 21, defeated and eliminated by officers of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

Residents in Borno, particularly those along Damaturu- Maiduguri road have cried out over the increased activities of Boko Haram in the state recently.

The military authority says no fewer than 608 repentant Boko Haram insurgents are currently undergoing De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (DRR) programme by Operation Safe Corridor (OSC) at Malam-Sidi, Gombe state

Despite criticism from Nigeria's attorney-general, Abubakar Malami, and recently, from the military chiefs too, the support for the southwest governors' security initiative, codename Amotekun, has continued to grow.
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