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Boko Haram Attacks Borno Military Base and Kills Dozens of Soldiers
Boko Haram insurgents have launched a devastating assault on a military base in Sabon Gari, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State, leaving dozens of soldiers and vigilantes dead and seizing military weapons.
The attack, which happened on Saturday around 4 p.m., was confirmed by security and local sources on Monday.
According to reports, the insurgents, armed with sophisticated weapons, attacked in large numbers, overwhelming the troops despite a strong defensive effort.
A security source described the incident as one of the deadliest attacks the base had faced, revealing that the insurgents not only killed many personnel but also looted all military equipment.
“The base has survived over 100 attacks in the past, but this was catastrophic.
They killed soldiers and vigilantes, seized weapons, and destroyed operational vehicles and buildings,” the source explained.
Reports also indicate that the insurgents used a surveillance drone to gather intelligence before the attack.
“Initially, we thought the drone was part of a routine military operation,” the source added.
It has been reported that the Ebola virus is rising again and there have been some cases. This has caused fear in many, with talks of different viruses spreading.
Amid this concern, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) reassured the people that no trace of Ebola has been confirmed in the country, despite the outbreak in Africa.
FAAN shared that they have been on the lookout for travellers who may have symptoms, and so far there is none.
It has been reported that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has finally released the withheld results of 279 students.
It can be recalled that some results were held due to investigations of cheating. Some results proved to have traces of malpractice and were cancelled, but the ones without traces have been released and the students can finally move on.
JAMB also shared additional advice for students that might have not seen theirs: “Candidates whose results have not yet been released are advised to check their status by sending UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used for registration to view their released results.”
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
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