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At least 60 people, including residents and travellers, have been killed in a brutal attack by Boko Haram terrorists in the Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

According to Yerwa Express news, thee killings occurred around 9pm on Friday when the insurgents stormed Darul Jamal, a recently resettled community near Banki Town, unleashing violence that lasted through the night.

Eyewitnesses and security sources said the terrorists opened fire indiscriminately, targeting unsuspecting residents and travellers who were passing through the area.

“At least 59 civilians and five soldiers were killed. Yet, several others have gone missing,” a local source told reporters.

Among those confirmed dead were seven drivers and six labourers from Bama Town and Maiduguri who had been engaged in reconstruction efforts in the community.

Many displaced persons who had recently been relocated to Darul Jamal from the Government Science Secondary School IDP camp were also among the victims.

The attack left behind widespread destruction, with more than 20 houses and 10 buses set ablaze by the terrorists. Families searching for their loved ones fear the death toll may rise as dozens remain unaccounted for.

Darul Jamal’s tragedy marks a devastating setback for resettlement efforts in Bama.

A decade ago, the LGA was one of the worst-hit by Boko Haram, forcing residents to flee in one of the largest waves of displacement in the region’s recent history.

After years of military operations, the town was reclaimed, and resettlement began in 2016.

The latest massacre underscores the persistent insecurity that continues to threaten both returnee communities and those travelling through the troubled northeast corridor.

The state police command is yet to react to the development while calls put through to the Public Relations Officer of the Borno Police Command, Daso Nahum Kenneth failed to go through as of the time of filing this report.

In May, SaharaReporters reported that Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State banned the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol in filling stations across the Bama Local Government Area of the state.

The governor said that the directive, announced on Saturday, is part of the state government's intensified efforts to address persistent security challenges in the state.

The announcement was made in a statement issued by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Dauda Iliya.

Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, has expelled Abdulmumin Kofa, a member of the House of Representatives over alleged anti-party activities.

DAILY NIGERIAN reports that Mr Kofa, representing Kiru/Bebeji federal constituency, in a char with any online media outlet, DCL on Friday had declared his plans to leave the NNPP.

Mr Kofa also stated that he supported the ruling party to win election in Kano just as he returned to the red chamber under its umbrella in 2023 elections.

But at a press conference in Kano on Saturday, the state’s Chairman of NNPP, Hashim Dungurawa, announced Mr Kofa’s dismissal, saying that the decision followed his repeated media outbursts against the party and its leadership.

Mr Dungurawa described Mr Kofa as a “weak politician” whose electoral success was only made possible through the Kwankwasiyya movement and NNPP platform, not personal strength.

“If he was truly strong politically, he would have won his election under the APC, but he failed.

“It was when he joined NNPP through Kwankwasiyya that he became a House of Reps member. Now he is deceiving himself thinking he is strong,” Mr Dungurawa said.

The NNPP chairman disclosed that a reconciliation committee had initially been set up to engage Mr Kofa after his interview with Channels Television, but said a subsequent media outing proved he had crossed the line.

“Instead of dialogue, he went further to work against our interest, openly declaring loyalty outside the party. That is why we expelled him. He has no value to add,” the chairman said.

MR Dungurawa further accused Mr Kofa of defaulting in the payment of mandatory party dues, vowing that NNPP would institute legal action to recover the funds.

“We will drag him to court to recover what he owes the party. It is a constitutional requirement for every member to pay dues, but he has consistently failed to do so,” he added.

On speculations that Mr Jibrin may return to the APC, Mr Dungurawa said such a move would not affect NNPP’s strength, stressing that “politics is about groups and coalitions” and Kwankwasiyya remains solidly behind its leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

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STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU DEPARTS ABUJA TO BEGIN 2025 ANNUAL LEAVE

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today, September 4, to commence a working vacation in Europe, as part of his 2025 annual leave.

The vacation will last 10 working days.

President Tinubu will spend the period between France and the UK and then return to the country.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
September 04, 2025.