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1.   JTF arrests 65 insurgents, kills 10 in Borno

     The Punch

As the emergency rule declared by President Goodluck Jonathan entered the third day, Special Forces have

arrested 65 suspected Boko Haram members in Borno State. The Director of Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Chris

Olukolade, said in an electronic mail on Saturday that the insurgents were arrested while trying to escape from

various camps taken over by security forces. Link

 

2.   Defence Headquarters says 14 Boko Haram insurgents killed in ongoing operations

     Premium Times

The Defence Headquarters on Sunday confirmed that 14 Boko Haram terrorists had been killed in the ongoing

military operations in the Northern part of the country. A statement by Brig-Gen. Chris Olukolade, Director of

Defence Information said that three soldiers died and seven who sustained injuries were being treated in a

military medical facility. The statement, which did not disclose the location of the latest assault between the

military and the insurgents, said one soldier was still missing. Link

3.   Boko Haram has anti-aircraft, anti-tank guns, Nigerian Military says after destruction

     Premium Times

The Nigerian military said on Friday that it destroyed weapons, including anti-aircraft and anti-tank guns, owned by

insurgents in Borno State. The military said in a statement that advancing troops of the Special Task Force have

destroyed some terrorists' camps sited in the forests of Northern and Central Borno. The statement was issued in

Abuja on Friday and signed by Brigadier General Chris Olukolade, the Director of Defence Information. Link

4.   State of Emergency: Military Gains Ground as Boko Haram Desert Camps

     ThisDay

The troops deployed to enforce the state of emergency declared by President Goodluck Jonathan in some northern

states have gained significant ground in their latest offensive against the strongholds of the Boko Haram Islamic

sect. This was confirmed Sunday by the Director of Defence Information (DDI), Brig-Gen. Chris Olukolade who said

that the troops have continued the advance and attack on identified terrorist camps in the Northern part of the Link

 

5.   Nigerian Military shut GSM telecommunications in Maiduguri in hunt for Boko Haram

     Premium Times

There has been a partial telecommunications shut down in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital over the State of

Emergency declared in the state by President Goodluck Jonathan. Residents of Maiduguri, the Borno state capital

woke up on Friday to realise that what they thought was a minor problem with mobile telephone services the

previous day was actually a deliberate action by the mobile networks, who are believed to be complying with

directives from the Nigerian military. Link

 

6.   Jonathan: Emergency Rule is Yielding Results

     ThisDay

As the military continues its onslaught against Boko Haram in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States, President

Goodluck Jonathan has thanked Nigerians for their support for the emergency rule declared in the three states,

assuring them that the effort of the armed forces has already started yielding positive results. His statement

coincided with the pledge by the country's armed forces to continue their offensive against militants in the north-

east for "as long as it takes" to achieve its main objective. Link

7.   Army: Boko Haram Using Fake Military Uniforms

     ThisDay

The Nigerian Army has discovered a dangerous change of tactics by the members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect

who are using fake military uniforms to confuse security agents and unleash mayhem on unsuspecting members of

the public. The tactic was also adopted by insurgents in Daura, Katsina State at about 10pm on Thursday night,

where two soldiers and five Boko Haram sect members were confirmed killed. Link

8.   State of Emergency: Air Raids Kill 30 Boko Haram Militants

     ThisDay

At least 30 militants have been killed during air raids on their training camps in north-eastern Nigeria, officials say.

An army spokesman said jets and helicopter gunships had been used to

attack several camps. He told the BBC that a plane had been hit by anti-aircraft fire but

had managed to return to base. States of emergency were declared this week in three north-eastern states hit by

Boko Haram's Islamist insurgency. Link

9.  2,000 flee Borno to Niger Republic

     The Punch

More than 2,000 Nigerians living in border villages in Borno State have reportedly fled as a result of the ongoing

military operations targeted at routing insurgents from the area under the emergency rule. The fleeing villagers

were said to have headed to the neighbouring Niger Republic. "Most of the residents of border villages of Borno

have fled to Niger. About 2,000 people from Abadan, Malam Fatori and other villages are now refugees in Difa,

Niger Republic," a top security officer told one of our correspondents on Sunday. Link

10. Emergency rule: Boko Haram militants flood Gombe, Bauchi

     The Punch

Following the declaration of a state of emergency in Yobe, Borno and Adamawa states, some members of the

fundamentalist Boko Haram sect have started fleeing to neighbouring Gombe, Bauchi and Jigawa states, SUNDAY

PUNCH authoritatively reports. On Thursday, members of the sect attacked two police stations and four banks in

Daura, Katsina State. Link

11. We won't arrest Asari-Dokubo – Police

     The Punch

The Nigeria Police Force has said there is no cause for any action on threats by the Leader of the Niger Delta

People's Volunteer Force, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, over President Goodluck Jonathan's re-election in 2015. It says it

has no cause to arrest or issue any warning to the ex-militant. Speaking to our correspondent in a telephone

interview on Friday, the Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, Mr. Frank Mba, said those making inciting

statements about 2015 could only be arrested when they had carried out their threats. He however did not state if Link

12. Plateau residents in fear as soldiers pursue B'Haram

     The Punch

The Police and Special Task Force in Plateau have put their operatives in Jos, the state capital, on high alert

following reports that members of the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram, fleeing from military onslaught in Borno

State have been sighted in Bauchi and other neighbouring states.

There was high presence of riot policemen as well as increased security checkpoints in Jos and Bukuru metropolis

on Sunday. Most churches witnessed low turnout as the increased security presence and extra search created

panic among residents. Link

13. Why FG won't disband Boko Haram amnesty panel – Presidency

     Vanguard

The Federal Government will continue with the process of dialoguing with members of the Boko Haram sect with a

view to achieving peace and stability in the North despite the declaration of a state of emergency in three northern

states, the Presidency said on Friday. Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta, Mr. Kingsley Kuku, made the

clarification while responding to a call by the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, to

jettison the idea of granting pardon to the Boko Haram sect because of the magnitude of destruction carried out by

the deadly group. Link

14. U.S. warns Nigerian military against human rights abuses

     Premium Times

The United States Government has warned military authorities in Nigeria against abuse of civilian rights in the

ongoing fight against Boko Haram in some north eastern states of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa.  The U.S.

government's warning was contained in a statement released on Sunday by John Kerry, the Secretary of State. The

statement said the U.S. "is deeply concerned about the fighting in northeastern Nigeria following President

Jonathan's declaration of a state of emergency in the Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states". Link

15. Reasons-jonathan-may-have-declared-state-of-emergency-in-adamawa.html

     Premium Times

The relative peace enjoyed by the people of Ganye Town in Adamawa State was shattered on Friday, March 22,

when some gunmen attacked a prison, police station and a bank. The attack led to the death of the Deputy

Comptroller in charge of Ganye Prison, Baba Musa, and many other residents of the town including a prominent

politician. The attackers also succeeded in releasing about 127 prison inmates. Link

 

16. Church seeks compensation for victims of Boko Haram

     Premium Times

The Church of Christ in Nations, COCIN, has advocated for compensation to victims of the Boko Haram insurgents. 

The church also pledged its total support for the steps taken by the federal government in restoring peace at the

northeastern part of

the country through emergency rule. It stated its position in a communique made available to journalists on

Saturday after COCIN's 82nd annual general council meeting which held at its headquarters in Jos on Friday Link

17. State of Emergency: JTF slams 24 hours curfew in parts of Maiduguri

     Premium Times

As Nigerian troops intensify their search for criminals and members of the Boko Haram in Maiduguri, the Joint Task

Force on Saturday imposed a 24 hours curfew in places identified as hot spots of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.

In a statement issued to journalists the spokesman of the JTF, Sagir Musa, said there would be no movement in the

area for indefinite time. Link

18. Boko Haram members may face war crimes charges – UN

     Premium Times

Members of Boko Haram and other extremist groups in Nigeria, could face war crimes charges for deliberate acts

leading to ethnic and religious cleansing, the United Nations, UN, has said.

Rupert Colvile, the spokesperson for the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), said this in

a statement made available at the UN Headquarters in New York on Friday. Link

19. Rev Jesse Jackson backs amnesty for Boko Haram

     Vanguard

Renowned American Rights Activist, Rev. Jesse Jackson has thrown his weight behind the Federal Government

decision to offer amnesty to Boko Haram sect. He described the move as a deliberate step to end insecurity in the

country. According to him, the amnesty offer must be open and honored, and Jesse Jackson implemented to

include economic restitution and inclusion of destroyed Christian and Muslim structures in affected Northern Link

20. Alaafin seeks US intervention on Nigeria's security challenge

     Premium Times

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has called on the United States' government to assist the Federal

Government of Nigeria in addressing the rising security challenges in the country The traditional ruler, made the call in his palace on Sunday while receiving the US Consul-General to Nigeria, Jeffrey Hawkins . He said the nation is at a critical moment, requiring the intervention of a major ally like the US. Link

 

21.  Cocaine pushers bag 20-year imprisonment, without option of fine

     Premium Times

Justice Okechukwu Okeke of a Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos, on Friday convicted and sentenced two cocaine

traffickers, Gabriel Obi and Godfrey Ugwu, to 20 years imprisonment each, over illicit drug deals in Lagos. Justice

Okeke held that the prosecution had discharged its burden of proof by proving its case beyond reasonable doubt."I

do not believe the testimonies of the accused, when they alleged that they were business associates. The accused

did not lead any evidence to substantiate the claims that they were actually partners doing genuine business. Link

22.  Police kill gunmen who bombed two police stations in Daura, Katsina

     Premium Times

The police in Katsina State said they killed five gunmen responsible for bombing two police stations and four banks

in Daura, Katsina State. The Commissioner of Police in Katsina, Abdullahi Magaji, said the armed robbers were

killed after the attacks on Thursday night. Link

23. Tree kills 31 people, injures 16 others in Imo

     Premium Times

Thirty one persons were killed in Imo State when a tree fell on them. The incident happened at the Ukwu Uko

evening market at Umuejinwaoke Umudagu Village, Mbieri, Mbaitolu Local Government Area of Imo. About 16

others sustained various injuries during the incident, which was caused by rainstorm on Thursday night. Link

24. Police nab ASP, 3 others over kidnap kingpin's escape

     Vanguard

POLICE in Delta State have arrested and detained four police officers, including  an Assistant Superintendent of

Police, Sergeant and Corporal, for allegedly aiding the escape of a kidnap kingpin from police cell in Asaba,

weekend. Delta State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ikechukwu Aduba, confirmed the detention of the police officers

when contacted by Vanguard, yesterday. Link

25. UK, US To Assist Nigeria Over Crude Oil Theft – Alison-Madueke

     Leadership

The United Kingdom and the United States have indicated interest to assist Nigeria curb the menace of crude oil

theft which President Goodluck Jonathan has described as "blood oil''. The minister of petroleum resources, Mrs.

Diezani Alison-Madueke, made the announcement at a lecture entitled "The Future of African Energy in a Changing

World'' delivered on Sunday at St. Anthony's College in Oxford University, England. Link

26. Police To Adopt Community Partnership To Identify National Threats - IG

     Leadership

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, says police will now strengthen partnership with

communities to identify potential national security threats. The IG said this on Saturday in Gusau at the opening of

a one-day Intelligence Sensitisation and Community Partnership Workshop. Abubakar, who was represented on

the occasion by the AIG North West Zone, Suleiman Fakai, said partnership with communities would now take

"central role in preventing and responding to terrorism and reducing citizens' security concerns". Link

27.  Police Nab 5 Suspects With Weapons In Taraba

     Leadership

The Taraba State Police Command yesterday paraded five suspects allegedly nabbed with weapons along Mutum-

Biyu road while on their way to Wukari town. The suspects include Joshua Umaru, of Magami Ward Jalingo; Timothy

Jualang, Abubakar Alhassan, Eli Lawrence, all of Maitunku Balanga Council of Gombe State and Maxwell Kefas of

Lamurde Council of Adamawa State. Link

28. NAMA Workers Threaten to Close Airspace Today

     ThisDay

Nigeria's airspace maybe shut today as workers of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) threatened

to embark on industrial action over the failure of the agency's management to implement the newly approved

salary scale endorsed by the National Salary and Wages Commission. Besides threatening to close the airspace,

the workers have also vowed to disrupt all scheduled and unscheduled flights in and out of the country. Link

 

29. NAMA workers cancel planned closure of airspace

     Vanguard

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) staff has suspended the industrial action slated to start on

Monday to press home their demand for additional welfare package. The workers decided to suspend the planned

strike after a meeting between the management and union leaders. Mr. Supo Atobatele. General Manager, Public

Affairs, NAMA, disclosed this in a statement he issued in Lagos after the meeting which ended late on Friday. Link

30. 'Over 20 lecturers, relations kidnapped in Delta varsity'

     Vanguard

Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Delta State University, DELSU, Abraka branch, Dr. Emmanuel Mordi, at

the weekend, said at least 20 lecturers, their spouses and relations, had been kidnapped in the last two years by

gunmen. He stated this in Abraka while briefing the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Ikechukwu Aduba, who

visited the university, just as the Vice Chancellor, Prof Eric Arubayi, confirmed that the university and Abraka

community were under siege. Link

31. I paid N2.7m for triplets, says victim of baby factory

     Vanguard

A baby delivery syndicate was recently unearthed by the Police and a key suspect arrested and paraded in Lagos,

alongside two other women who were believed to have paid certain sums of money respectively, to be delivered of

babies. Forty three years old Joy Ibe who lives at Ajah area of Lagos, said she has been married for 18 years

without any issues, a dilemma that prompted her to run up and down seeking for fruit of the womb, until she came

in contact with a Port Harcourt based 50- year old woman identified as Oby George, who was noted for helping

women deliver babies after paying an agreed amount of money to her. Link

32. Lagos rescues four children sold for N60, 000 by parents

     Vanguard

Lagos state government, yesterday said it rescued no fewer than four children in the last one year sold by their

parents and guardians for a minimum of N60, 000, to aid their financial needs.

The state government however said that 187 cases of child abuse and domestic violence were reported and

treated by the state government in the year under review. Link

 

33. I collected N4.2m from two women for 'miracle babies'–Midwife

     The Punch

The search for the fruit of the womb has driven many women to take extreme steps. When women are unable to

conceive and bear children, the huge psychological toll makes them fall prey to fraudulent people and patrons of

'baby factories'. Desope Cecilia, 61, and Joy Ibe, 43, were among victims of a midwife, Oby George, who promised

them 'miracle' twins and triplets respectively. While the midwife was being paraded before journalists at the

Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja, on Friday, the victims told their stories, with faces covered for security reasons. Link

34. Police killed 21 villagers — Eggon leader

     The Punch

What led to the crisis in Alakyio village and could it not have been handled in a peaceful manner?

Ombatse is the traditional deity of Eggon people. We have the paramount ruler of the Eggon nation and we also

have a local chief of Alakyio who attends security meetings in Lafia. We also have the ECDA, Lafia branch and we

also have the national ECDA. All these are avenues the police or government could have used, but they chose to

mischievously arrest a 76-year-old man that can hardly walk 200 metres. The man's business is not criminal in

nature. He takes care of sick persons including psychiatric patients from all states. Link

35. Police probes alms-giver's "missing manhood" claim

  Premium Times

Police authorities in Ondo State say they are investigating a middle-aged woman accused of castrating a man using

charms. The alleged victim, a graduate of College of Education, Oro, Kwara State, claimed the woman, a beggar,

allegedly hypnotized him after he gave her N50 alms, resulting in his manhood disappearing. The man, who gave

his name as Mr. Akande, said he started feeling his penis shrink five minutes after parting with the money. Link

36. Falling tree kills 31, injures 16 in Imo

     The Punch

Thirty-one persons, including two sisters, were killed when a tree at the Ukwu Uko evening market at

Umuejinwaoke Umudagu village, Mbieri, Mbaitolu Local Government Area of Imo State, fell on them. The News

Agency of Nigeria reports that 16 other victims sustained varying degrees of injury during the incident, which was

caused by a rainstorm on Thursday night. A resident of the community, Mr. Nnaemeka Emenyonu, told NAN in

Owerri that the tree fell on the affected persons about 8:00 pm. He said the tree also destroyed the village hall. Link

37. Top prisons officer arrested for operating illegal varsity

     Vanguard

A senior official of the Nigerian Prisons Service in Delta State has been arrested for allegedly running an illegal

university in the state. This came as no fewer than 600 illegal schools have also been uncovered. A team of officials

of the National Universities Commission, NUC, accompanied by men of the ICPC had, last Thursday, in Asaba,

stormed the illegal university where the prisons official who is the Programme Director was whisked away along Link

 

 Courtesy Of Dominic Gusah.

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