GeneralFarouq:

It seem lke these guys don do serious meeting,
Everytime we think they are dying, they comeback crazier...

It seems they just realized the only way to survive the onslaught is to temporarily resolve the differences in the factions.

The military needs to rejig their strategy. Something out of the blues capable of catching them unawares is needed at this point.

GeneralFarouq:

It seem lke these guys don do serious meeting,
Everytime we think they are dying, they comeback crazier...

This is just 'desperation' on their part. They also want to be seen as 'attacking' and killing.

At this point, it is obvious that their end is near. All the military needs to do is gather more intel and pound them day & night.

More pounding brings more confusion, frustration, exasperation, hopelessness and finally, surrender. Currently, the army is at the frustration stage

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The curious decision of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, (SAN), to drop charges against 10 soldiers in the case involving an alleged Taraba State kidnapping kingpin, Bala Hamisu, could be described as a brazen attempt to make a mockery of the nation’s criminal justice system.

Hamisu, popularly known as Wadume, had in his statement identified his accomplices, including 10 soldiers and two policemen. They are Captain Tijjani Balarabe; Staff Sgt. David Isaiah; Sgt. Ibrahim Mohammed; Corporal Bartholomew Obanye; Private Mohammed Nura; Lance Corporal Okorozie Gideon and Corporal Markus Michael.

Others are L/Corporal Nvenaweimoeimi Akpagra; Staff Sgt. Abdullahi Adamu, and Private Ebele Emmanuel, ASP Aondona Iorbee, and one Ahmad Suleiman (aka Dan Ball).

Wadume was allegedly assisted to escape on August 6, 2019, by the soldiers attached to Battalion 93, Takum, led by Balarabe after the police team which arrested him came under attack from the troops.

Three policemen and two civilians were killed during the incident while five police officers were injured. The dead included Inspector Mark Ediale, 36, Sgt. Dahiru Musa, 40, Owolabi Babajide, 24, Farouk Bashir, 30, and Usman Danazumi, 44.

The autopsy carried out at the Garki Hospital, Abuja, on August 15 and 16 by a team of pathologists led by AIG Wilson Akhiwu, indicated that the men sustained bullet injuries.

Ediale’s death was attributed to “hemorrhagic shock from lacerated abdominal viscera and fractured vertebra caused by a rifled gunshot to the trunk and mild hypertensive cardiovascular disease.” Musa’s demise, according to the pathologists, was caused by a close-range rifle shot to the head.

Listed as exhibits in the case are the written statements of the defendants, photographs of the victims, autopsy reports, six AK47 rifles recovered from the gang, three empty shells, one live ammunition and six Volkswagen Sharon buses, and one (police) Toyota Hiace bus, among others.

The exhibits also included the station diary of Ibbi police station and other documents; the call logs showing the phone communication between Wadume, Balarabe and the police officers at Ibbi police station.

Indications that the soldiers may not face justice became apparent following the refusal of the military to hand them over to the police for interrogation. The soldiers were also not brought to court despite the March 16 order of Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, directing the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, to produce them for arraignment.

Below are their roles in the incident and their statements at the joint investigation panel headed by Rear Admiral I.T. Olaiya, which had representatives from the Nigerian Army, the Navy, Nigeria Police, the Department of State Service and the Defence Intelligence Agency


Capt. Tijjani Balarabe exchanges 191 phone calls with Wadume, collects N200,000

Balarabe,46, commanded the troops who attacked the Intelligence Response Team which was taking Wadume to the Taraba State police headquarters. Wadume was apprehended for killing his victim, Usman Garba, after receiving N106.3m ransom.

Police investigations showed that the army captain exchanged 191 phone conversations with the kidnap kingpin between July 9 and August 6, 2019. In one instance, the logs showed that the two men exchanged 166 phone calls.

Documents also showed that Wadume similarly made several calls to the Ibbi Divisional Crime Officer. The military officer in his statement to the joint investigation panel set up by the Chief of Defence Staff admitted that Wadume was his friend, noting that the alleged kingpin once gave him fish worth N50,000. Balarabe also said that Wadume gave him N200,000 to repair a patrol van which was having mechanical problems.

“The N200,000 he gave me is as a result of the challenges we had with the vehicle for patrolling the community. The local government chairman repaired two patrol vans as the Battalion (military) only gave me N7,000 for four months for fuel,” the captain stated.

On the attack on the IRT team, the commander explained that he was informed by a resident that Wadume was abducted by unknown persons in a bus, adding that he radioed the troops at the checkpoints to intercept the policemen.

He added, “I interviewed one of the men who said they were sent from Abuja to arrest Alhaji (Wadume). We moved the injured to the hospital and the DCO Wukari confirmed that they are policemen.

“When I arrived at my camp, my soldiers, DCO Ibbi, ASP Iorbee and a civilian were removing the handcuffs from Alhaji. After removing the handcuffs, I asked Alhaji to ask the crowd to leave so that we can do our work.” Balarabe disclosed that he asked the DCO to switch off his phone to prevent the military police from reaching him.

There are reports that Balarabe has been rewarded with a course at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, where he is cooling off in a classroom instead of answering hard questions inside the courtroom.


Isaiah hands over police rifle to Army captain

Nothing much was known about Isaiah, save the fact that he was part of the troops who carried out the attacks on the policemen on Balarabe’s orders. He was said to be close to the captain and one of his trusted henchmen.

In his statement, the sergeant who enlisted in the Army in 1994 said he received a call from Balarabe directing him to intercept a Toyota Humber bus in which Wadume was abducted, adding that he was among those who chased the bus which crashed.

He noted, “I discovered one AK47 rifle belonging to the bus occupants on the ground and handed it over to my OC, Capt. Balarabe who ordered us to convey the accident victims to our camp. On reaching there, I saw Alhaji Hamisu in handcuffs and our OC ordered us to chase way the crowd out of our camp.”


My OC asked me to record my conversation with DCO –Corporal Bartholomew Obanye

Obanye who joined the army as a recruit in his statement explained that Balarabe directed him to ask Iorbee not to bring up the issue of the handcuffs on Wadume if he was asked. “There is a voice record of my conversation with the DCO because my OC (Balarabe) asked me to record all my calls with him,” he stated.


Murdered policemen identified themselves –Corporal Micheal Markus

In his statement to the JIP, Markus admitted that the IRT team identified themselves as policemen, but did not tender any proof of identification.

The driver stated, “We saw their vehicle coming and we blocked it. Three of them came down and said they are policemen; we asked them for their ID card but they entered into their bus and drove away. On reaching Gidanwaya, we saw that the bus had somersaulted and then I heard gunshots from the side of the bus.

https://punchng.com/taraba-killings-confessions-of-killer-soldiers-malami-shields-from-trial/

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GMB condemns Boko Haram killings, urges Military to sustain attacks on terrorists

General BUHARI CONDEMNS BOKO HARAM PRIMORDIAL KILLINGS, CHARGES MILITARY TO EXTRACT HEAVY PRICE FROM TERRORISTS

As news of one the most brutal terrorist attacks on innocent people emerged from the Northeast, GMB said he is deeply shocked by the brutal killing of tens of people by the Boko Haram/Islam in West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Gubio village, Borno State.

The President, who was expecting a detailed briefing by the Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum on the outcome of his visit to the affected communities, said the “primordial nature of the killings is particularly shocking because it happened not long after the Ramadhan and Eid, and the country is preparing to celebrate the Democracy Day.”

In condemning the incident, General Buhari charged the armed forces to sustain their recent string of successes against the terrorists to extract a heavy price from the attackers, and bring back all those they kidnapped as well as the large number of cattle rustled.

He also expressed the sincere condolences of the government and people of Nigeria to the bereaved families, communities and the government and people of Borno State.

Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Publicity)
June 10, 2020

https://www.facebook.com/1636468759900542/posts/2634418106772264/

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FieldMarshall06:


This is just 'desperation' on their part. They also want to be seen as 'attacking' and killing.

At this point, it is obvious that their end is near. All the military needs to do is gather more intel and pound them day & night.

More pounding brings more confusion, frustration, exasperation, hopelessness and finally, surrender. Currently, the army is at the frustration stage

Pounding and pounding of Terrorist is not enough to end them, it's just a phase cos sponsors of terrorism don't get tired neither do the terrorists. Terrorists can be weakened and degraded through pounding but you can't kill all of them and that's why they can always comeback..The only thing that can end bokoharam for good is BORDER SECURITY which denies them the ability to wield weapons even if their sponsors have all the money in the world and no matter how desperate the terrorists themselves are.

We need to militarise all parts of the Nigerian borders with Niger, chad and about 70% of the northern Cameroonian border which should be about 2500km while Customs should be made to secure the remaining part of our borders.

10 super camps with about 3000 soldiers in each should be positioned at the border area with each camp assigned with the responsibility to monitor and secure 250km length..A camp should have about 25 teams 24hrs on guard with each team consisting of 5 military vehicles (10 men per vehicle) and a small drone which monitors a 10km stretch..And if possible a fire support platform like 1 gunship and 1 A200 Guided MRLS in each camp.
With these not even a needle would pass through the border unnoticed.
We need to shift the battlefield away from our internal territory to the borders which is wiser, safer, easier, cheaper, and better.

A measure like this would put an end to bokoharam, banditry and minimise armed robbery and kidnapping..

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youghs:


Pounding and pounding of Terrorist is not enough to end them, it's just a phase cos sponsors of terrorism don't get tired neither do the terrorists. Terrorists can be weakened and degraded through pounding but you can't kill all of them and that's why they can always comeback..The only thing that can end bokoharam for good is BORDER SECURITY which denies them the ability to wield weapons even if their sponsors have all the money in the world and no matter how desperate the terrorists themselves are.

We need to militarise all parts of the Nigerian borders with Niger, chad and about 70% of the northern Cameroonian border which should be about 2500km while Customs should be made to secure the remaining part of our borders.

10 super camps with about 3000 soldiers in each should be positioned at the border area with each camp assigned with the responsibility to monitor and secure 250km length..A camp should have about 25 teams 24hrs on guard with each team consisting of 5 military vehicles (10 men per vehicle) and a small drone which monitors a 10km stretch..And if possible a fire support platform like 1 gunship and 1 A200 Guided MRLS in each camp.
With these not even a needle would pass through the border unnoticed.
We need to shift the battlefield away from our internal territory to the borders which is wiser, safer, easier, cheaper, and better.

A measure like this would put an end to bokoharam, banditry and minimise armed robbery and kidnapping..

A simple fence 5m high with ditch and barbed wires around it is far less costly and will be more effective in my opinion. Just few troops will be needed near the walls to man towers and to respond to threats of breaches. We should learn from Israel and China regarding this. China even employ technology to detect perimeter breach and then deploy troops to the location of the breach. And this approach will solve more than just the insurgency and insecurity.
The cost of deploying and maintaining 30,000 troops to border towns will be enormous for just a single year.
But sadly there are many powerful people who benefit from smuggling and who will make sure this doesn't happen.

Whyem15:


A simple fence 5m high with ditch and barbed wires around it is far less costly and will be more effective in my opinion. Just few troops will be needed near the walls to man towers and to respond to threats of breaches. We should learn from Israel and China regarding this. China even employ technology to detect perimeter breach and then deploy troops to the location of the breach. And this approach will solve more than just the insurgency and insecurity.
The cost of deploying and maintaining 30,000 troops to border towns will be enormous for just a single year.
But sadly there are many powerful people who benefit from smuggling and who will make sure this doesn't happen.

You're right having such large amount of troops will be expensive.
We have immigration and customs officials with combat gear.
Some even has the X-95.
What we need is the Fence with Barb wire and Towers that NIS and Customs will mount.

If care is not taken and Our neighbors don't watch out too.
ISIS is going to hit hard next year since the Libya Frenzy is Escalating

ugo4u:
SamuelAnyanwu, Odunayaw and others between these two vehicles which will you prefer to enter if invited for a tour/ patrol in the North East..
Assume both are light skinned.

The Humvee is far better na

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One of the persons who witnessed the attack on Faduma Kolomdi village in Gubio local government area of Borno state on Tuesday has narrated how the insurgents deceived villagers before they struck.

TheCable had reported how over 70 people were killed in the attack.

[b]The survivor, who spoke when Babagana Zulum, governor of the state, visited the village on Wednesday, said 81 residents were killed, 13 persons injured and seven others, including village head, were abducted.
“The insurgents in gun trucks and armored tanks, came around 10am. They operated for about six hours and left around 4pm,” he said.
“They gathered us and said they wanted to deliver religious sermon to us. They asked us to submit whatever arm we had. Some villagers gave up their dane guns, bow and arrows.

“The insurgents pretended as if they were there for any violence. Suddenly, they started shooting at will. Even children and women were not spared, many were shot at close range. Many started running. At the end end, many persons were killed.

“We have been burying people since from 10:00pm last night to about 6am this morning. We have buried 49 corpses here while another 32 corpses were taken away by families from the villages around us. The insurgents abducted seven persons including our village head. They went away with 400 cattle”[/b]

Zulum while reacting called on the military to intensify efforts on the fight against the insurgents.

The governor described the attack as barbaric and unfortunate.

“Last year, about same number of people were killed in Gajiram like it happened again. This is barbaric. It is very unfortunate. The only solution to end this massacre is by dislodging the insurgents in the shores of Lake Chad. Doing so will require collaborative regional efforts,” he said.

Five persons who sustained injury were also evacuated by the governor and taken to the hospital for treatment.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thecable.ng/survivor-how-boko-haram-deceived-us-before-killing-over-80-people/amp

GMB was against the military crackdown on Boko Haram few years ago, don't you see him as a hypocrite now LTGEN?

GeneralFarouq:

It seem lke these guys don do serious meeting,
Everytime we think they are dying, they comeback crazier...

I think they have kinda united some of the factions.I made mention last week that ISWAP were telling Commuters that Mamman Nur faction is back. There is definitely a reason why they are spreading this news to the populace.

Yesterday they came to Monguno and engaged soldiers according to reports i heard. They have not dared Monguno since January.

The Big mistake the Military is making is allowing these guys go back with little or no casualties. The Airforce should always be invited during such attacks. Bokoharam coming to a big town to attack and return without casualties is a slap on our security apparatus. Imagine your enemy bringing the war to your house.

Something different needs to be done. There should be a massive air surveillance in the Northeast, Kalas

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ugo4u:

Yes, atleast against the elements, this is aside safety against accidents resulting from troops falling off a speeding/manoeuvring vehicle.

If this is the case, I prefer the Humvees

ugo4u:
SamuelAnyanwu, Odunayaw and others between these two vehicles which will you prefer to enter if invited for a tour/ patrol in the North East..
Assume both are light skinned.

Aesthetically, I'd chose the Humvee. However, knowing when push comes to shove none guarantees my safety, I'd still be sweating profusely till I am out of the north east

Happy Birthday Toju200

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Odunayaw:
Aesthetically, I'd chose the Humvee. However, knowing when push comes to shove none guarantees my safety, I'd still be sweating profusely till I am out of the north east

you're a politician

ugo4u:

you're a politician

you and the person that liked this comment had better drink some water.

You added a clause "its not armored". Is it the elements that'd attack me on a tour or terrorists? I could call you a politician for purposely bringing pictures to sway our opinion. A tricked out Humvee and a Bareboned Hilux

You're not doing well

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BabaOwen:
GMB was against the military crackdown on Boko Haram few years ago, don't you see him as a hypocrite now LTGEN?

Thank you for sharing !!!!!!!!!

bidexiii:
A convoy of T-90 tanks of the Armed Forces of Algeria was seen departing to ensure security on the Algerian-Libyan border in the Ein Aminas region.

I hope Egypt and Algeria plan to clear up Lybia from both factions and kick out all foreign factions.

Whyem15:


A simple fence 5m high with ditch and barbed wires around it is far less costly and will be more effective in my opinion. Just few troops will be needed near the walls to man towers and to respond to threats of breaches. We should learn from Israel and China regarding this. China even employ technology to detect perimeter breach and then deploy troops to the location of the breach. And this approach will solve more than just the insurgency and insecurity.
The cost of deploying and maintaining 30,000 troops to border towns will be enormous for just a single year.
But sadly there are many powerful people who benefit from smuggling and who will make sure this doesn't happen.

Your idea is intelligent but a simple fence is not that simple..The cost of building that type of fence would cost nothing less than $2billion and maintenance cost of about $130million dollars per annum..
But deploying 30,000 troops and everything they need to the border would cost you about $600million the first year and about $350million the consecutive years

SuperSixSeven:


Thank you for sharing !!!!!!!!!

You're welcome.