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Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by Doyin2(m): 8:08am On Dec 29, 2018 |
kitaatita: Hmmmm... Food for thought. |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by NwaliE01: 8:09am On Dec 29, 2018 |
360degreess:Buharist, it's not a fake news . 1 Like |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by theoldpretender(m): 8:09am On Dec 29, 2018 |
Doyin2: Exactly. Even if every Nigerian converts to Islam tomorrow...and we elect a super fervernt Muslim as our Head of State...them Boko guys will still keep on fighting...because they think it is not good enough. We need to focus ,in my opinion, on building a good 'asymetric warfare capability' for our Army, improving instituions like the Army and Police,and ensuring good governance at all levels. Boring...but much needed. |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by AkpaMgbor(m): 8:10am On Dec 29, 2018 |
Doyin2:This is the manifestation of education without wisdom and common sense..you want to use America as a yardstick? Is America battling terrorism in her land? Are any terror group holding any inch of American soil? You call people daft for wanting to try out a new person/people with a (probably) different approach to a problem? So to you wisdom is trying the same thing over and over again without result? 9 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by Luskana: 8:11am On Dec 29, 2018 |
[And Buhari is taking us to the next level?quote author=BlacSmit post=74251506]Militants linked to the Islamic State (IS) group have hoisted their flag in a Nigerian town after seizing control of it, three residents have told the BBC. Hundreds of people have fled the fishing town of Baga after the militants overran it on Wednesday night, the residents said. The militants seized weapons from a military base, and torched a naval base on the shores of Lake Chad, they said. The military denied Baga had fallen, saying the attack had been repelled. But PRNigeria, an agency well-connected with the military, quoted an intelligence officer as saying that troops had made a "tactical withdrawal" from their base after coming under attack. "The Nigerian Air Force in response to distress call quickly mobilised military aircraft and flew over 20 sorties [on] Wednesday night and throughout Thursday," it quoted the unnamed officer as saying. A resident, who spoke to the BBC after he fled Baga, said a militant led the morning prayer on Thursday at his mosque in the town. Other armed militants were present at the mosque, and prayed there too, the resident said. The militants told the congregation that civilians would not be targeted and were free to leave the town, he added. The fighters identified themselves as being members of the Islamic State's West Africa Province (Iswap), an IS affiliate which has distanced itself from Boko Haram, the main insurgent group in north-eastern Nigeria. The militants had captured heavy armoured tanks, boats and a large cache of weapons during the raid on the military and naval bases, other residents said. The military base was the local headquarters of the multinational task force, which includes troops from neighbouring states fighting the militants, the residents added. Some troops fled with civilians, as the militants stormed the town, in north-eastern Borno state, on Wednesday night, the residents said. In a statement on Thursday, Nigerian army spokesman Sani Usman confirmed the attack on the military base but said the militants had been pushed back after troops put up a "determined fight". "Similarly, a search and rescue team has been constituted. The Nigerian Air Force component has also been mobilised and are engaging the fleeing terrorists. Unfortunately, a naval personnel was killed in action," he added. January 2015, Boko Haram took control of the town after killing hundreds of residents and forcing thousands to flee. Baga - and most other territory seized by the militants - was later retaken by the army. Some analysts fear there will be an escalation of attacks by the militants in the run-up to elections next year. President Muhammdu Buhari, who is seeking a second term, took office in 2015 with a promise to defeat the militants. At the launch of his re-election campaign on Friday in the southern city of Uyo, he said the militants had lost much territory since he took office. "We are going to eventually clear them out of the country," he said, without referring to the ongoing fighting in Baga. I saw this on the BBC and thought you should see it: Islamic State-linked terrorists 'seize Nigeria's Baga town' - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-46705837 [/quote] 2 Likes |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by uboma(m): 8:11am On Dec 29, 2018 |
The Nigerian Army lied yesterday about the attack in Baga, Borno state. We are happy with Sahara Reporters and BBC for exposing the truth about the present state of Baga, Borno state. 2 Likes |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by IFEOLUWAKRIZ: 8:12am On Dec 29, 2018 |
bantudra: You are not okay upstairs. Your likes are the people that make we Buhari supporters to wear the looks of stupidity. Face the issue on ground. 4 Likes |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by drey076(m): 8:16am On Dec 29, 2018 |
All this things are not new, what guarantee that Abuja will not be taken over if atiku wins. |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by theoldpretender(m): 8:16am On Dec 29, 2018 |
AkpaMgbor: I have a better example for thee 1.India...battling terror groups like Communist gureillas, Kashmiri separatists, Assamese separatists, and at one time, Tamil separatists. 2.Sri Lanka....battled Tamil separatists for 25 years. 3.Colombia...battled the FARC for over 40 years, still battling a spin off group. 4.The UK. Battled Northern Irish fighters for 30-40 years. Has battled Welsh separatists in the past. 5.Zimbabwe...during White rule...battled black Freedom fighters for 13 years. Fighting ended with peace treaty, and eventual black led rule in 1980. There are many more examples. |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by bareal(m): 8:17am On Dec 29, 2018 |
harrymahn: Honestly, I wonder how they do not feel pains listening to this man... He's so inaudible that it literally becomes a shame. 4 Likes |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by Sholaco: 8:19am On Dec 29, 2018 |
Tenison96:ok |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by Shikini: 8:19am On Dec 29, 2018 |
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Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by Fash20: 8:19am On Dec 29, 2018 |
oyeb15: I dont know ooo. State like that only bread fanaticism,extremism and nothing significant. 1 Like |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by PointZerom: 8:19am On Dec 29, 2018 |
Sirjamo over to you. 1 Like |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by Tizu(m): 8:21am On Dec 29, 2018 |
Bridget95: Are you sure the Nigeria army can defeat Togo if war breaks out between us and them with what ordinary boko haram is doing to our soldiers. I just dey laugh at this yeye country. 1 Like |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by Fash20: 8:22am On Dec 29, 2018 |
When i said Nigerian Army is Crowd with arms. Some dumbasses were insulting me. I dont hate NA but the truth must be told. Nigerian Army lack professionalism. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by antyokya: 8:24am On Dec 29, 2018 |
bantudra: people like you are not supposed to be calling themselves Nigerians. how much have they given you for all this hallucinations? I agree the situation was worse under Gej that is why he was voted out. we are not supposed to be making comparisons about whose tenure's Boko Haram is better or worse but rather be praying for the fight to be won. for the records, the confidence level of these terrorists has drastically increased in recent times. infact, they now have the guts to be killing our soldiers, filming it and even posting it for public belief in case anyone wants to deny as the military would always hide the truth. gej did his best and left the stage for PMB to play his own part. am afraid it's getting worse because almost everything APC accused the past administration is trippled under the general. we had only Boko Haram in Borno, yobe and adamawa, and a few areas in middle belt States of plateau and Benue but today it is in high gear in zamfara, sokoto taraba, and Kaduna, Niger, kogi, and many other places across the country. what then are your parameters for saying it was worse under Gej! 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by Teedamaniac: 8:26am On Dec 29, 2018 |
bantudra:GEJ has left government 4years now, besides he is not the one contesting against GMB who promised to end BHT by leading from the front, only to win and start blaming previous administration for his weakness and incompetence..Mr I Don't Know President doesn't deserve another 4years 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by victorazyvictor(m): 8:44am On Dec 29, 2018 |
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Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by Boyooosa(m): 8:44am On Dec 29, 2018 |
What do boko haram want? |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by OttHin: 8:45am On Dec 29, 2018 |
harrymahn: Hahahahaa.i thought i was the only person that saw it. Buhari is a disease. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by Nobody: 8:48am On Dec 29, 2018 |
This is the result of people lying to themselves 1 Like |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by Chukazu: 8:48am On Dec 29, 2018 |
dokyOloye: Cockroach don chop your brain finish Seriously you don't care about the death and lives been slaughtered,all that concerns you is how Buhari is taking the votes? |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by Intrepid01(m): 8:52am On Dec 29, 2018 |
AkpaMgbor: Oga, please face your front okay...i don't engage people whonreason with their emotions, people who are sentimentally blind on tribal lines. People whose level education does not reflect on their archaic views and opininon. So cos "they" voted Jonathan out in 2015 for incompetence and brought in another incompetent Guy, we should continue to vote one incompetent after the other.... Buhari's level of competence most especially leadership qualities were not accurately known b4 that election. But today everybody knows how incompetent and corrupt Atiku Is, but people like you still want him to be President...cos you so much hate the Country and think the destiny of Nigeria should be used for payback game.. Just so you know, I am not rooting fot Buhari in anyway whatsoever, cos they are both incompetent and bereft of ideas.... 1 Like |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by sugarcoatedhoni: 8:56am On Dec 29, 2018 |
In 2015, the now lifeless Buhari promised he will lead from the front. He is not even following at the back but zombies will have none of that When will Nigerians start asking critical questions of leadership and stop this sentiments 1 Like |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by Christianos: 8:58am On Dec 29, 2018 |
I get quite upset when we trivialize key issues like the safety and lives of citizens, just to score useless political points. I hope it's not too late before we wake up from our slumber. Nigerians wake up! |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by Ernchibyke(m): 9:03am On Dec 29, 2018 |
bantudra:Goat can't even articulate good English'"worded". Fulani herds terrorist where more during Jona abi 1 Like |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by sircrabo: 9:04am On Dec 29, 2018 |
bantudra: We can't, it's a gorilla warfare we are fighting. the insurgents live in the midst of people. imagine praying together in the same mosque. If you bomb the place, innocent lives will be lost and ICC will prepare a room for you for the next 120yrs 1 Like |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by BeijinDossier: 9:04am On Dec 29, 2018 |
Where's lai Muhammed? 1 Like |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by wink2015(m): 9:12am On Dec 29, 2018 |
BlacSmit: THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WILL GO AND WASTE THE LITTLE MONEY NIGERIA IS GETTING FROM CRUDE OIL IN THE NORTH EAST. This is at the detriment of oil producing community in the Niger delta region. Nigeria is not worth dying for! The earlier the federal government call the United Nation to start peace talks that will led the creation of an autonomous state for Boko Haram the better for the country. Only a foolish and stupid man will think that the present Nigeria 's military will defeat Boko Haram. Nigeria army can not fight guerrilla war especially in such a vast and porous territory. Block one check point they come out through another point. That is the Boko tactics. |
Re: Islamic-state Linked Terrorists Seized Nigeria's Baga Town -BBC by Biodun556(m): 9:20am On Dec 29, 2018 |
[quote author=BlacSmit post=74251506]Militants linked to the Islamic State (IS) group have hoisted their flag in a Nigerian town after seizing control of it, three residents have told the BBC. Hundreds of people have fled the fishing town of Baga after the militants overran it on Wednesday night, the residents said. The militants seized weapons from a military base, and torched a naval base on the shores of Lake Chad, they said. The military denied Baga had fallen, saying the attack had been repelled. But PRNigeria, an agency well-connected with the military, quoted an intelligence officer as saying that troops had made a "tactical withdrawal" from their base after coming under attack. "The Nigerian Air Force in response to distress call quickly mobilised military aircraft and flew over 20 sorties [on] Wednesday night and throughout Thursday," it quoted the unnamed officer as saying. A resident, who spoke to the BBC after he fled Baga, said a militant led the morning prayer on Thursday at his mosque in the town. Other armed militants were present at the mosque, and prayed there too, the resident said. The militants told the congregation that civilians would not be targeted and were free to leave the town, he added. The fighters identified themselves as being members of the Islamic State's West Africa Province (Iswap), an IS affiliate which has distanced itself from Boko Haram, the main insurgent group in north-eastern Nigeria. The militants had captured heavy armoured tanks, boats and a large cache of weapons during the raid on the military and naval bases, other residents said. The military base was the local headquarters of the multinational task force, which includes troops from neighbouring states fighting the militants, the residents added. Some troops fled with civilians, as the militants stormed the town, in north-eastern Borno state, on Wednesday night, the residents said. The Bokoharam are strengthen by influx from neighbouring countries. |
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