A credible source at the Army Headquarters the attack occurred in the early hours of November 18.

He said the reinforcement from 21 Special Armoured Brigade engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to withdraw and enabling troops to re-occupy the base.

“In a separate incident, troops of 192 Battalion and 26 Task Force Brigade responded to a distress call from farmers in Warabe and Sava-Dure communities of Gwoza local government area, where terrorist attacked farmers.

“Across other sectors in the North East theatre, troops continued offensive operations under Operation Desert Sanity IV without major incidents,” he said.

In the North West, the source said the troops of 4 Demo Battalion and 11 Field Engineer Regiment operating under Operation FANSAN Yamma, uncovered a newly established illegal mining site at Fatika Junction along the Dogon Dawa–Old Kuyello road in Giwa local government area of Kaduna State.

He said the troops later engaged three fleeing terrorists in Gobarawa and Nachibi, recovering two abandoned motorcycles.

In Plateau, he said, the troops under Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, responded to an isolated killing in Riyom local government area and rescued a driver earlier abducted by armed robbers along the Bokkos–Barkin Ladi road.

According to him, search operations for the assailants are ongoing.

Source: NAN

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The high-level officials highlighted the steady progress made in Bama.

This includes joint Government, UN and partners efforts to provide internally displaced persons, IDPs, with humanitarian assistance and livelihood support and initiatives enhancing social cohesion and reintegration through social and economic activities.

They also noted the challenges that remain including violence, the threat posed by the climate crisis, and inadequate basic services.

The officials visited a centre equipping young girls and boys with livelihood skills run by the International Organization for Migration, IOM, and a UNICEF-run social cohesion project at the Government Senior Secondary School, GSSS, camp.

In addition, they visited a nutrition centre supported by the World Food Programme, WFP, where malnourished children are receiving treatment.

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The officials also spoke with women and adolescent girls at a UNHCR/GISCOR Safe Space and met with representatives of humanitarian agencies in Bama.

They also paid a courtesy call on the Shehu of Bama, Dr. Umar Kyari Umar El-kanemi.

“I returned to Bama today, eight years since my last visit – which was a few months after it was liberated from the insurgency. A lot has changed since then, with marked improvement in the lives of people affected by the crisis. While there is still work to be done to address insecurity and its impact on civilians, I thank the Borno State authorities, donors, UN agencies and partners for their commitment and dedication through this journey that has made Bama what it is today. I also call for sustained support to address the remaining challenges,” said the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall.

Bama town remains vulnerable to attacks by non-state armed groups due to its proximity to the Sambisa Forest.

This has made it difficult for communities to carry out livelihood activities, including farming, fishing and firewood collection.

This has increased their dependence on humanitarian assistance.

Bama illustrates the situation of many communities across the Lake Chad Basin impacted by 16 years of conflict in the region.

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It was gathered that the wife of the owner of the popular Bama Hotel and Suites, Abule-Egba, allegedly stabbed her husband on Monday night after finding out that  he had impregnated another lady.

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu, said the body of the deceased had been deposited at  the Yaba Mainland Hospital’s morgue for autopsy.

He added, “The deceased’s wife and three others had been arrested in connection with the suspected murder case.

“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi, has directed that the case be transferred immediately to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, for diligent investigation,” he said.

It was gathered that the deceased, known as Bama, was reportedly attacked in his sleep after being drugged by his wife of eight years and mother of his three children.

The couple, according to reports, recently returned from Dubai when the unfortunate incident occurred.

Source: NAN

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