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MAR 04, 2018 Cameroon Returns 4 Soldiers, 2 Mobile Policeman Who Fled There During Boko Haram's Attack On Rann
At least four soldiers and two mobile policemen, who fled to Cameroon during an attack by Boko Haram on Rann, Borno State, have been rescued and returned to Nigeria by Cameroonian troops. Security sources told SaharaReporters that they were handed to Nigerian troops at Gamboru-Ngala. "The soldiers claimed to have fled gunfire that left eight security personnel dead." said a security source. Another source also disclosed that a nurse, Hauwa Mohammed, might have been rescued also by Cameroonian troops. This, however, could not be confirmed.

Nigeria: Doctors Desert Nigeria After Terror Attacks
By Ahmed Obafemi
Maiduguri — More than 40 000 people, including 60 malnourished children, have been left without access to healthcare after volunteer doctors quit northeast Nigeria in the wake of deadly terror attacks.
Doctors Without Borders, the international medical humanitarian non-governmental organisation, has suspended its activities in Rann days after Boko Haram militants killed four soldiers, four mobile police and three aid workers last Thursday.
A female nurse was kidnapped.
Thousands of people living in this town that is located in the Borno State were relying almost entirely on the organisation's services to access healthcare.
"Many of those living in Rann had sought shelter after fleeing their homes and were already extremely vulnerable." said Kerri Ann Kelly, Doctors Without Borders Emergency Coordinator in Nigeria.
"As such, leaving our patients, who include 60 children currently enrolled in our nutrition programme, without medical assistance is an extremely painful decision," Kelly added.
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Kelly said Doctors Without Borders would continue to evaluate how the situation evolves and would return when the conditions allowed.
Rann, near the Cameroonian border, and Maiduguri are among the areas worst afflicted by the Boko Haram insurgency. Rann came into the global spotlight when a Nigerian Air Force jet mistakenly bombed a local refugee camp believing it was a Boko Haram encampment. Some 115 people, including six Red Cross aid workers were killed.
Last week two workers from the International Office for Migration, the United Nations (UN) migration agency, were killed, alongside a medical doctor.
Mohammed Abdiker, IOM Director of Operations and Emergencies, expressed anger at the killing of the aid workers.
"We are outraged and saddened. We will miss them," Abdiker said.

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The recent ransom paid to Boko Haram in exchange for the release of some Chibok girls have contributed to the recent upsurge in the killings and disappearances of soldiers engaged in the fight against the insurgents, senior military sources have revealed. The military men told Saturday PUNCH that despite denials by the Federal Government, money was paid to the sect to secure the release of the abducted girls. It was learnt that the insurgents demanded for $50m for the release of the girls but about a quarter of the sum was eventually paid. Saturday PUNCH learnt that the Federal Government paid the cash in two currencies – the naira and the CFA Francs to the leaders of the sect to facilitate the release of the girls. But, the highly-ranked military men who are engaged in the war, and who craved anonymity because they were not authorised to speak for the military authorities, attributed the recent upsurge in the activities of the insurgents to the huge ransom paid for the release of the girls. Prior to the current increase in the attacks by the insurgents, it was learnt that the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole, deployed in the North-East, had effectively cut off food and logistics supply to the insurgents. Some of the sources, who are also commanders at the war front, said that the troops had effectively defeated the Boko Haram members, who were on the run while a good number of them had surrendered and taken to a rehabilitation camp established by the Defence Headquarters in Yola. In October, 83 soldiers were reported missing days after they came under a Boko Haram attack. Though there have been increasing reports of soldiers either missing or killed since the Chibok girls were released, the military initially denied the report, it later said that only 39 soldiers were missing. Also, on November 4, seven military men, including Lt.-Col. Muhammad Abu-Ali, were killed on their way to reinforce troops at Mallam Fatori during a Boko Haram attack. Two days later, one soldier was also killed while four others were wounded in the line of duty. In October, 21 of the over 200 girls abducted from their school in Chibok, Borno State, in April 2014 were released by the group. However, the Federal Government denied exchanging insurgents for the abducted girls and paying a ransom to the sect. But the military sources insisted that Boko Haram did not release the girls without getting anything in return and that the Federal Government indeed paid a ransom and released some of the group’s strategists that were detainees. One of the sources said it was sad that the same government that was initially seen as tough enough to end insurgency in the country failed to negotiate with Boko Haram from a position of strength. “It is unfortunate that in government’s desperation to secure the release of the Chibok girls, it has put our (soldiers’) lives in danger by yielding to the demands of the group to collect a ransom and secure the release of its commanders. “It is now obvious that the group has reinforced and bought more weapons to fight us.” According to another source, left to the military, the ransom and the exchange of Boko Haram members for Chibok girls would not have taken place. “Funds were given to Boko Haram and now we can all see the result of that action; there have been renewed attacks recently and many of our men have been killed in the process but we will not relent, we will continue to do our best to secure this nation. “The military had reservations about the arrangement but it was not in our hands; it was a political decision that we had to abide with and it was the DSS that was directly in charge of the operation,” the source added. Another source, who is also active in the war theatre, said, “They got the Chibok girls and suddenly the Boko Haram that we had beaten and chased out of Sambisa are attacking and killing men of quality. “It is very obvious that they have used the money they got from the deal to buy equipment and recruit men to carry out their heinous acts. “The group is still in Mallam Fatori, they have infested the entire area and their strongest point into Chad is Abadam. It is from there that they disperse their men to carry out attacks. “Another thing you must note is that the towns around the borders are occupied by mercenaries from foreign countries. Where did they get the money to fund that?” Investigation revealed that Boko Haram members, who were routed out of their dreaded Sambisa enclave by the military, had regrouped at Abadam, and were still holding onto the fringes of Mallam Fatori in the northern part of Borno State. It was further gathered that the group was engaging the services of mercenaries with their operational base in Abadam in the far north, close to Chad. The latest incidents contradict President Muhammadu Buhari’s assertion on December 24, 2015 that Nigeria had “technically” won the war against Boko Haram and that the militant group could no longer mount conventional attacks against security forces or population centres. Following the President’s assertion, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, also said on December 27, 2015 that “we have been vindicated because Boko Haram have been decapitated compared to the past records.” The sect gained international attention when it kidnapped 219 Chibok schoolgirls on April 14, 2014. Two years later, on April 10, 2016, the group said it wanted a $50m (N15.7bn) ransom to free the Chibok girls, according to a report by The Sunday Telegraph of London. The publication said it gathered from sources close to the sect that the demand was made “during secret contacts with the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, who has said he is willing to negotiate for the girls’ freedom.” The sect’s six-year insurgency has led to the deaths of over 17,000 people, destruction of more than 1,000 schools and displacement of about two million people. Between May 2015 when President Buhari assumed office and October 2016, the insurgents have carried out over 20 attacks, leading to the deaths of over 2,600 Nigerians. However, Saturday PUNCH learnt on Friday that combined forces of the ground troops, the fighter pilots of the Nigerian Air Force and local hunters had been deployed to fight the insurgents around some locations in Gwoza. When one of our correspondents contacted the Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Rabe Abubakar, he said that the minor setback in the operations should not be taken to mean that the Boko Haram was a formidable force. He told one of our correspondents on the telephone that the military was determined to defend the territorial integrity of the country and was equipped to do so. He gave the assurance that Boko Haram would not achieve its objective of acquiring any territory in the country. He said, “The group is not a force to be reckoned with as far as the military is concerned. “In spite of the minor setback, it does not in any way mean that the Boko Haram is a force to be reckoned with. We will defend the integrity of Nigeria to the letter, and that is what we are committed to do.” Faulting the payment of cash to the sect as a ransom for the girls, a United Kingdom- trained criminologist and Chairman of Puma Eye Security Services, Mr. Pedro Ayandokun, said it had to be responsible for the renewed terrorist attacks in the country. He said, “I was never in support of making any exchange with Boko Haram. That is what is creating the problem. What they have got will not be used to buy rice, but to acquire ammunition.” Also, the Chief Executive Officer of Security Watch Africa, Patrick Agbamu, said giving cash to the insurgents would encourage them to kidnap more girls. He said, “The government ought not to give money to the terrorists. It will embolden them to kidnap more girls.” Despite the insurgents’ recent attacks, Agbamu, however, asked for patience, saying, “Up till today, there are still attacks in Afghanistan and Iran. Insurgency is not easily stopped.” The President of the Association of Industrial Security and Safety Operators of Nigeria, Dr. Ona Ekhomu, also said if the Federal Government gives money to the insurgents, it could empower them to carry out more attacks. He said at a time when the sect was broke, giving money to them might be all they needed to regain more strength. He said, “There were insinuations that for the 21 girls released recently by the insurgents, cash was given to the terrorists. Cash is exactly what the terrorists need to be strengthened.” Likewise, a professor of African History, Peace and Conflict Studies and Director, Institute of Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ibadan, Isaac Albert, said government had not been negotiating with Boko Haram from a position of strength. He said, “We have said for some time now that we have defeated the sect but it is obvious that it is not true.” No cash involved in Chibok girls’ release But the Presidency on Friday insisted that the Federal Government did not pay members of the Boko Haram sect to secure freedom for the 21 Chibok girls. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, said the position of government remains that cash was not involved in the release. “Information Minister, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, told the country that there was no cash involvement in the release of the 21 Chibok girls. If you have evidence that it was not so, simply produce it,” he said. However, one of the lawmakers involved in the negotiation which led to the release of the 21 girls, confirmed that a ransom was paid to Boko Haram but said the amount was far less than $50m. The source, who expressed shock when one of our correspondents put the question to him to confirm the payment, agreed to speak on condition of anonymity. He said, “I don’t think it is up to that amount. Yes, there was a deal. Something like that (payment of a ransom) happened but it was never near the amount you just mentioned; it is even not up to a quarter of that amount. I can tell you that it was done (paid). “I can also tell you that the second round of the talk was scuttled because of the disagreement on the next tranche of a ransom. The negotiation for another batch of the girls has hit the brick wall as a result of the failure to agree on an amount (to be paid as a ransom). I am speaking to you on this authoritatively.”

The recent ransom paid to Boko Haram in exchange for the release of some Chibok girls have contributed to the recent upsurge in the killings and disappearances of soldiers engaged in the fight against the insurgents, senior military sources have revealed. The military men told Saturday PUNCH that despite denials by the Federal Government, money was paid to the sect to secure the release of the abducted girls. It was learnt that the insurgents demanded for $50m for the release of the girls but about a quarter of the sum was eventually paid. Saturday PUNCH learnt that the Federal Government paid the cash in two currencies – the naira and the CFA Francs to the leaders of the sect to facilitate the release of the girls. But, the highly-ranked military men who are engaged in the war, and who craved anonymity because they were not authorised to speak for the military authorities, attributed the recent upsurge in the activities of the insurgents to the huge ransom paid for the release of the girls. Prior to the current increase in the attacks by the insurgents, it was learnt that the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole, deployed in the North-East, had effectively cut off food and logistics supply to the insurgents. Some of the sources, who are also commanders at the war front, said that the troops had effectively defeated the Boko Haram members, who were on the run while a good number of them had surrendered and taken to a rehabilitation camp established by the Defence Headquarters in Yola. In October, 83 soldiers were reported missing days after they came under a Boko Haram attack. Though there have been increasing reports of soldiers either missing or killed since the Chibok girls were released, the military initially denied the report, it later said that only 39 soldiers were missing. Also, on November 4, seven military men, including Lt.-Col. Muhammad Abu-Ali, were killed on their way to reinforce troops at Mallam Fatori during a Boko Haram attack. Two days later, one soldier was also killed while four others were wounded in the line of duty. In October, 21 of the over 200 girls abducted from their school in Chibok, Borno State, in April 2014 were released by the group. However, the Federal Government denied exchanging insurgents for the abducted girls and paying a ransom to the sect. But the military sources insisted that Boko Haram did not release the girls without getting anything in return and that the Federal Government indeed paid a ransom and released some of the group’s strategists that were detainees. One of the sources said it was sad that the same government that was initially seen as tough enough to end insurgency in the country failed to negotiate with Boko Haram from a position of strength. “It is unfortunate that in government’s desperation to secure the release of the Chibok girls, it has put our (soldiers’) lives in danger by yielding to the demands of the group to collect a ransom and secure the release of its commanders. “It is now obvious that the group has reinforced and bought more weapons to fight us.” According to another source, left to the military, the ransom and the exchange of Boko Haram members for Chibok girls would not have taken place. “Funds were given to Boko Haram and now we can all see the result of that action; there have been renewed attacks recently and many of our men have been killed in the process but we will not relent, we will continue to do our best to secure this nation. “The military had reservations about the arrangement but it was not in our hands; it was a political decision that we had to abide with and it was the DSS that was directly in charge of the operation,” the source added. Another source, who is also active in the war theatre, said, “They got the Chibok girls and suddenly the Boko Haram that we had beaten and chased out of Sambisa are attacking and killing men of quality. “It is very obvious that they have used the money they got from the deal to buy equipment and recruit men to carry out their heinous acts. “The group is still in Mallam Fatori, they have infested the entire area and their strongest point into Chad is Abadam. It is from there that they disperse their men to carry out attacks. “Another thing you must note is that the towns around the borders are occupied by mercenaries from foreign countries. Where did they get the money to fund that?” Investigation revealed that Boko Haram members, who were routed out of their dreaded Sambisa enclave by the military, had regrouped at Abadam, and were still holding onto the fringes of Mallam Fatori in the northern part of Borno State. It was further gathered that the group was engaging the services of mercenaries with their operational base in Abadam in the far north, close to Chad. The latest incidents contradict President Muhammadu Buhari’s assertion on December 24, 2015 that Nigeria had “technically” won the war against Boko Haram and that the militant group could no longer mount conventional attacks against security forces or population centres. Following the President’s assertion, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, also said on December 27, 2015 that “we have been vindicated because Boko Haram have been decapitated compared to the past records.” The sect gained international attention when it kidnapped 219 Chibok schoolgirls on April 14, 2014. Two years later, on April 10, 2016, the group said it wanted a $50m (N15.7bn) ransom to free the Chibok girls, according to a report by The Sunday Telegraph of London. The publication said it gathered from sources close to the sect that the demand was made “during secret contacts with the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, who has said he is willing to negotiate for the girls’ freedom.” The sect’s six-year insurgency has led to the deaths of over 17,000 people, destruction of more than 1,000 schools and displacement of about two million people. Between May 2015 when President Buhari assumed office and October 2016, the insurgents have carried out over 20 attacks, leading to the deaths of over 2,600 Nigerians. However, Saturday PUNCH learnt on Friday that combined forces of the ground troops, the fighter pilots of the Nigerian Air Force and local hunters had been deployed to fight the insurgents around some locations in Gwoza. When one of our correspondents contacted the Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Rabe Abubakar, he said that the minor setback in the operations should not be taken to mean that the Boko Haram was a formidable force. He told one of our correspondents on the telephone that the military was determined to defend the territorial integrity of the country and was equipped to do so. He gave the assurance that Boko Haram would not achieve its objective of acquiring any territory in the country. He said, “The group is not a force to be reckoned with as far as the military is concerned. “In spite of the minor setback, it does not in any way mean that the Boko Haram is a force to be reckoned with. We will defend the integrity of Nigeria to the letter, and that is what we are committed to do.” Faulting the payment of cash to the sect as a ransom for the girls, a United Kingdom- trained criminologist and Chairman of Puma Eye Security Services, Mr. Pedro Ayandokun, said it had to be responsible for the renewed terrorist attacks in the country. He said, “I was never in support of making any exchange with Boko Haram. That is what is creating the problem. What they have got will not be used to buy rice, but to acquire ammunition.” Also, the Chief Executive Officer of Security Watch Africa, Patrick Agbamu, said giving cash to the insurgents would encourage them to kidnap more girls. He said, “The government ought not to give money to the terrorists. It will embolden them to kidnap more girls.” Despite the insurgents’ recent attacks, Agbamu, however, asked for patience, saying, “Up till today, there are still attacks in Afghanistan and Iran. Insurgency is not easily stopped.” The President of the Association of Industrial Security and Safety Operators of Nigeria, Dr. Ona Ekhomu, also said if the Federal Government gives money to the insurgents, it could empower them to carry out more attacks. He said at a time when the sect was broke, giving money to them might be all they needed to regain more strength. He said, “There were insinuations that for the 21 girls released recently by the insurgents, cash was given to the terrorists. Cash is exactly what the terrorists need to be strengthened.” Likewise, a professor of African History, Peace and Conflict Studies and Director, Institute of Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ibadan, Isaac Albert, said government had not been negotiating with Boko Haram from a position of strength. He said, “We have said for some time now that we have defeated the sect but it is obvious that it is not true.” No cash involved in Chibok girls’ release But the Presidency on Friday insisted that the Federal Government did not pay members of the Boko Haram sect to secure freedom for the 21 Chibok girls. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, said the position of government remains that cash was not involved in the release. “Information Minister, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, told the country that there was no cash involvement in the release of the 21 Chibok girls. If you have evidence that it was not so, simply produce it,” he said. However, one of the lawmakers involved in the negotiation which led to the release of the 21 girls, confirmed that a ransom was paid to Boko Haram but said the amount was far less than $50m. The source, who expressed shock when one of our correspondents put the question to him to confirm the payment, agreed to speak on condition of anonymity. He said, “I don’t think it is up to that amount. Yes, there was a deal. Something like that (payment of a ransom) happened but it was never near the amount you just mentioned; it is even not up to a quarter of that amount. I can tell you that it was done (paid). “I can also tell you that the second round of the talk was scuttled because of the disagreement on the next tranche of a ransom. The negotiation for another batch of the girls has hit the brick wall as a result of the failure to agree on an amount (to be paid as a ransom). I am speaking to you on this authoritatively.”

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At least 83 Nigerian soldiers, including a commanding officer, are still missing days after they came under a Boko Haram attack, PREMIUM TIMES can report. Top level military sources monitoring the development told this newspaper that the soldiers were still missing in action as of Friday morning, four days after the attack. The Army confirmed the attack in a statement on Tuesday, but has not given further updates. It did not also admit 83 soldiers were missing. The latest update from several military personnel, follows our earlier report on how Nigerian troops drowned in a river as they scampered for safety in the face of a superior firepower from the terrorists. While about 22 of the fleeing soldiers were later rescued by their Nigerien counterparts and dispatched to a hospital in Diffa, southern Niger, several others were fatally wounded after Boko Haram opened fire on them when they jumped into the River Yobe. The Army leadership has established contact with the 22 soldiers —including two that sustained serious gunshot wounds— recuperating in the Niger hospital, PREMIUM TIMES understands. The missing Commanding Officer of 223 Tank Battalion in Gashigar, was identified as K. Yusuf, a lieutenant colonel. Military sources said the troops could not withstand Boko Haram because they had only two light armour tanks to work with. Even the two tanks were withdrawn from the battlefront in Damasak to Gashigar, leaving soldiers in Damasak and other small units nearby with no tank. “May God touch the heart of our dear president to equip the Army,” the source said. “How have we offended him that has made him not to equip us as promised?” one source said. “May God touch his heart to forgive. Our men are dying daily here.” Besides the poor equipment, the renewed show of strength by Boko Haram has frightened many, coming after months of relative success by Nigerian troops. Since the beginning of this year, the Army had maintained that troops were clearing the sect’s remnants across the troubled Northeast as a precursor to a new phase of winding down combat operations. The Buhari administration claimed credits for the “improved morale” of the troops which had made it possible for previously displaced residents to return to their communities and commence rebuilding efforts. Corruption returns But high-ranking sources on the ground told PREMIUM TIMES the latest setback was because poor morale had returned to the battlefield. “On the day they were dislodged, troop’s morale was at the lowest ebb and troops were not ready to face the terrorists,” security sources said. The sources said the soldiers have had to endure months of unpaid salaries and their allowances also being held by their superiors. All military sources who spoke to PREMIUM TIMES asked that their identities be protected because of the sensitivity of the issue. This turn of event had compelled some commanders on the battlefield to go out of their way in search of financial support to keep their men fed — albeit poorly. “The cause of the low morale was due to their being fed once a day and the insensitivity of the authorities to pay them their allowances,” the source said. “Only part payment of their allowance for August has been paid to date.” “The commanders on the ground go out of their ways to incur debt in order to feed their troops. “The ration cash allowance meant for feeding was last paid for the month of August. So the Commanding Officers on the ground are the worst hit,” the sources said. The sources blamed alleged greed of a few brigade commanders for the situation the troops now find themselves. “Some brigade commanders reduce the official feeding ration of N500 per day to a meagre N300 just to make money. Our findings reveal that most locations outside Maiduguri only feed their troops once a day with mostly beans,” the sources said. The sources said this “insatiable craze for quick money” bears a stark similarity with what obtained under the Goodluck Jonathan administration. “The last administration doled out a lot of money to the theatre of operations which was mismanaged,” the source said. Other sources said the current pain is part of the consequences of a new distribution policy put in place by the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, who came in a little over a year ago. “The present Chief of Army Staff, in his good effort to minimise waste, decided to check these excesses by reducing maintenance allowance for the various units by half. “So the commands are not too happy with the development and have resorted to looking into troops feeding money,” one source said. They, nonetheless, described the policy as “a patriotic one” which was put in place to check the commanders’ use of allowances by “to settle political godfathers and patronise women”. Army spokesman, Sani Usman, did not respond to PREMIUM TIMES’ requests for comments. Nigerian troops are fighting alongside their counterparts from Cameroon and the Republic of Niger. Monday’s development marked the first time in more than two years that Nigerian troops would come under superior firepower that required foreign military personnel to come to their rescue. A similar incident last occurred in August 2014 when about 480 troops crossed the border into Cameroon while fleeing Boko Haram. The insurgency, which began in 2009, has left approximately 20,000 people dead and displacement of millions. Boko Haram leaders recently engaged in negotiation with the Nigerian government which led to last week’s release of 21 of the over 200 girls kidnapped from Chibok, Borno State, in April 2014.

At least 83 Nigerian soldiers, including a commanding officer, are still missing days after they came under a Boko Haram attack, PREMIUM TIMES can report. Top level military sources monitoring the development told this newspaper that the soldiers were still missing in action as of Friday morning, four days after the attack. The Army confirmed the attack in a statement on Tuesday, but has not given further updates. It did not also admit 83 soldiers were missing. The latest update from several military personnel, follows our earlier report on how Nigerian troops drowned in a river as they scampered for safety in the face of a superior firepower from the terrorists. While about 22 of the fleeing soldiers were later rescued by their Nigerien counterparts and dispatched to a hospital in Diffa, southern Niger, several others were fatally wounded after Boko Haram opened fire on them when they jumped into the River Yobe. The Army leadership has established contact with the 22 soldiers —including two that sustained serious gunshot wounds— recuperating in the Niger hospital, PREMIUM TIMES understands. The missing Commanding Officer of 223 Tank Battalion in Gashigar, was identified as K. Yusuf, a lieutenant colonel. Military sources said the troops could not withstand Boko Haram because they had only two light armour tanks to work with. Even the two tanks were withdrawn from the battlefront in Damasak to Gashigar, leaving soldiers in Damasak and other small units nearby with no tank. “May God touch the heart of our dear president to equip the Army,” the source said. “How have we offended him that has made him not to equip us as promised?” one source said. “May God touch his heart to forgive. Our men are dying daily here.” Besides the poor equipment, the renewed show of strength by Boko Haram has frightened many, coming after months of relative success by Nigerian troops. Since the beginning of this year, the Army had maintained that troops were clearing the sect’s remnants across the troubled Northeast as a precursor to a new phase of winding down combat operations. The Buhari administration claimed credits for the “improved morale” of the troops which had made it possible for previously displaced residents to return to their communities and commence rebuilding efforts. Corruption returns But high-ranking sources on the ground told PREMIUM TIMES the latest setback was because poor morale had returned to the battlefield. “On the day they were dislodged, troop’s morale was at the lowest ebb and troops were not ready to face the terrorists,” security sources said. The sources said the soldiers have had to endure months of unpaid salaries and their allowances also being held by their superiors. All military sources who spoke to PREMIUM TIMES asked that their identities be protected because of the sensitivity of the issue. This turn of event had compelled some commanders on the battlefield to go out of their way in search of financial support to keep their men fed — albeit poorly. “The cause of the low morale was due to their being fed once a day and the insensitivity of the authorities to pay them their allowances,” the source said. “Only part payment of their allowance for August has been paid to date.” “The commanders on the ground go out of their ways to incur debt in order to feed their troops. “The ration cash allowance meant for feeding was last paid for the month of August. So the Commanding Officers on the ground are the worst hit,” the sources said. The sources blamed alleged greed of a few brigade commanders for the situation the troops now find themselves. “Some brigade commanders reduce the official feeding ration of N500 per day to a meagre N300 just to make money. Our findings reveal that most locations outside Maiduguri only feed their troops once a day with mostly beans,” the sources said. The sources said this “insatiable craze for quick money” bears a stark similarity with what obtained under the Goodluck Jonathan administration. “The last administration doled out a lot of money to the theatre of operations which was mismanaged,” the source said. Other sources said the current pain is part of the consequences of a new distribution policy put in place by the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, who came in a little over a year ago. “The present Chief of Army Staff, in his good effort to minimise waste, decided to check these excesses by reducing maintenance allowance for the various units by half. “So the commands are not too happy with the development and have resorted to looking into troops feeding money,” one source said. They, nonetheless, described the policy as “a patriotic one” which was put in place to check the commanders’ use of allowances by “to settle political godfathers and patronise women”. Army spokesman, Sani Usman, did not respond to PREMIUM TIMES’ requests for comments. Nigerian troops are fighting alongside their counterparts from Cameroon and the Republic of Niger. Monday’s development marked the first time in more than two years that Nigerian troops would come under superior firepower that required foreign military personnel to come to their rescue. A similar incident last occurred in August 2014 when about 480 troops crossed the border into Cameroon while fleeing Boko Haram. The insurgency, which began in 2009, has left approximately 20,000 people dead and displacement of millions. Boko Haram leaders recently engaged in negotiation with the Nigerian government which led to last week’s release of 21 of the over 200 girls kidnapped from Chibok, Borno State, in April 2014.

232 Killed in Iraq as Mosul Fighting Heats Up by Margaret Griffis , October 19, 2016 Print This | Share This On Wednesday, the Popular Mobilization Forces declared it would be supporting Iraqi troops in the Tal Afar area as part of the operation on Mosul. Taking Tal Afar would cut off an escape route for the Islamic State militants fleeing Mosul. Separately, Moscow voiced its belief that militants must be stopped before reaching safety in Syria. This umbrella group of Shi’ite militias also announced they would be supporting troops entering Mosul. Major General Gary Volesky, the commander of U.S.-led coalition ground forces warned the Coalition would not support the militiamen. However, this could be a repeat of the battle for Fallujah earlier this year. U.S. authorities insisted that militias stay out of Fallujah, but the militiamen did not. The list of war crimes there is long. This time, the P.M.L. was supposedly being sent to Hawija specifically to keep them out of the Mosul arena. The decision came after tough negotiations in Baghdad. It is unclear why a group of militiamen is not following their orders. Meanwhile, Army General Joseph Votel , commander of U.S. Central Command said that the operation in Mosul could take months to complete, depending on how vigorously Daesh militants defend themselves. He reported significant resistance in Mosul’s outlying areas. Authorities estimate that about 5,000 to 6,000 Daesh fighters are left in Mosul, but their leaders may already be abandoning them. Also, thousands of refugees have arrived in Syria , and thousands more are waiting their chance to cross the border. Refugee centers are planning for as many as 100,000 refugees. Iraqi forces retook Bakr , Najma , Osmaniyah Rafla , Siewah , and Zawiya . Shi’ite militiamen captured Bayda , Khirbet Hadid , and Shami . Shura and Tel al-Samn were also reported freed. To the south, the road between Haditha and Baiji has been completely cleared of militants. Special forces have arrived in Bartala . There are reports of snipers attacking militants in Mosul. At least 232 people were killed and four were wounded. In Houd , a militant shot and killed a man parading around with an Iraqi flag. This prompted the town to rebel against the militants. Reporters saw at least five bodies, but many more militants could have been killed. A man reported that his father was killed in the uprising. Militants executed 16 people in Azba on charges of spying. A failed attack on Sinjar left four Peshmerga wounded and 47 militants dead. Security forces killed at least 96 militants on the southern front. A suicide bomber blew himself up among Daesh members trying to flee to Syria. In Jouna, security forces killed 21 militants. Twenty-one militants were killed in clashes with federal police in Bojwana. Strikes left 15 militants dead in Qayara . In Mosul , resistance forces killed five militants In Qayara and Hamdaniya , security forces killed two militant leaders . A militant commander was killed in Begawan. Mortars left several casualties among security personnel.

A yet unknown number of Nigerian soldiers drowned in the Yobe River in North-East Nigeria as they tried to escape intense fire from Boko Haram fighters on Monday, PREMIUM TIMES can authoritatively report. Also, no fewer than 22 soldiers are currently recuperating in a hospital in neighbouring Niger Republic following the attack. The troops were manning an outpost in Gashigar, Borno State, near the border with Niger, when hundreds of terrorists advanced rapidly towards them, forcing the troops to abandon their position with some diving into the nearby river, top military sources familiar with the development told PREMIUM TIMES Wednesday. The Nigerian Army had on Tuesday distributed a statement announcing the assault on Nigerian troops, but blamed it on “escaping Boko Haram remnants.” But a day after the statement, which was signed by Sani Usman, a colonel, details of what actually transpired on the battlefield that day and the reaction of commanders on the ground have been exclusively obtained by PREMIUM TIMES. According to the security sources, the soldiers, attached to 145 Task Force Battalion, came under attack around 5:00 p.m. on Monday, but rescue operation did not yield result until the next day. On that Tuesday, three rescue operations were carried out by soldiers from the neighbouring Republic of Niger operating in Ngarwa. Around 7:00 a.m., they rescued the first set of nine Nigerian soldiers. At about 2:00 p.m., seven more were rescued. The last set of six troops was rescued around 5:30 p.m. in the River Komadougou Yobe, which empties into Lake Chad through Niger. The troops, numbering 22, were dispatched to Diffa General Hospital in Niger. Two of them sustained gunshot wounds while the rest were said to have been rescued unscathed. The casualty figure, including those who drowned, was yet to be determined as at the time of filing this report. The sources said the troops have started recounting the incident to their superiors. The soldiers said they were manning their post in Gashigar when they learnt that suspected terrorists, dressed in black and multi-coloured camouflage, were approaching in several utility trucks while chanting ‘Allah Akbar!’ (Allah is great). “Troops then had to flee from their position because of their their inability to take on the terrorists in such a large number and firepower,” one of our sources said. “The terrorists then began chasing them, and we learnt that many jumped into the Yobe River where some of them drown or get fatally shot by the attackers.” The soldiers also said Boko Haram seized their armoured vehicle and set it alight. But the sources said the military leadership might open an investigation into the attacks to establish the claims of the soldiers. One source said some of the claims made by the troops were doubtful. For instance, the commanders said it is difficult to explain how utility trucks were used to dispossess soldiers of their armoured vehicles especially when the soldiers said they were standing alert in their position. The leadership also found it curious that the soldiers were rescued with their bullets still largely unspent. “If they actually came under attack while they were fully at alert, then they should have exhausted their ammunition before taking to their heels,” the source said. “At least that much should be clear.” Mr. Usman did not respond to PREMIUM TIMES’ requests for comments. Nigerian troops are fighting alongside their counterparts from Cameroon and the Republic of Niger. Monday’s development marked the first time in more than two years that Nigerian troops would come under superior firepower that required foreign military personnel to come to counter. A similar incident last occurred in August 2014 when about 480 troops crossed the border into Cameroon while fleeing Boko Haram. It also underscored the renewed vigour of the sect to launch major attacks on not just civilians but uniformed men after losing the huge swathes of land it once controlled. Besides losing territory, the insurgents had also been largely decimated by the troops which experts said is responsible for their activities being whittled down across their stronghold in the northeast. The insurgency, which began in 2009, has left approximately 20,000 people dead and displacement of millions. Boko Haram leaders recently engaged in negotiation with the Nigerian government which led to last week’s release of 21 of the over 200 girls kidnapped from Chibok, Borno State, in April 2014. Troops gun down 4 cattle rustlers, arrest 3 kidnappers Ekitigate: Obanikoro is compromised, Fayose says in reaction to ex-ministers alleged confessions Dasukigate Court Drama: EFCC witness says AIT boss Dokpesi got N2.1 billion through due process JUST IN: Released 21 Chibok girls, parents arrive Aso Villa for meeting with Buhari EFCC seeks cut from recovered loot Supreme Court Judge accuses Amaechi, APC of attempt to manipulate judgement Senate should be scrapped, Buhari’s nominee insists $15 million: Patience Jonathan sues Nigeria rights’ group Judge accused of corruption shuns EFCC summons

A yet unknown number of Nigerian soldiers drowned in the Yobe River in North-East Nigeria as they tried to escape intense fire from Boko Haram fighters on Monday, PREMIUM TIMES can authoritatively report. Also, no fewer than 22 soldiers are currently recuperating in a hospital in neighbouring Niger Republic following the attack. The troops were manning an outpost in Gashigar, Borno State, near the border with Niger, when hundreds of terrorists advanced rapidly towards them, forcing the troops to abandon their position with some diving into the nearby river, top military sources familiar with the development told PREMIUM TIMES Wednesday. The Nigerian Army had on Tuesday distributed a statement announcing the assault on Nigerian troops, but blamed it on “escaping Boko Haram remnants.” But a day after the statement, which was signed by Sani Usman, a colonel, details of what actually transpired on the battlefield that day and the reaction of commanders on the ground have been exclusively obtained by PREMIUM TIMES. According to the security sources, the soldiers, attached to 145 Task Force Battalion, came under attack around 5:00 p.m. on Monday, but rescue operation did not yield result until the next day. On that Tuesday, three rescue operations were carried out by soldiers from the neighbouring Republic of Niger operating in Ngarwa. Around 7:00 a.m., they rescued the first set of nine Nigerian soldiers. At about 2:00 p.m., seven more were rescued. The last set of six troops was rescued around 5:30 p.m. in the River Komadougou Yobe, which empties into Lake Chad through Niger. The troops, numbering 22, were dispatched to Diffa General Hospital in Niger. Two of them sustained gunshot wounds while the rest were said to have been rescued unscathed. The casualty figure, including those who drowned, was yet to be determined as at the time of filing this report. The sources said the troops have started recounting the incident to their superiors. The soldiers said they were manning their post in Gashigar when they learnt that suspected terrorists, dressed in black and multi-coloured camouflage, were approaching in several utility trucks while chanting ‘Allah Akbar!’ (Allah is great). “Troops then had to flee from their position because of their their inability to take on the terrorists in such a large number and firepower,” one of our sources said. “The terrorists then began chasing them, and we learnt that many jumped into the Yobe River where some of them drown or get fatally shot by the attackers.” The soldiers also said Boko Haram seized their armoured vehicle and set it alight. But the sources said the military leadership might open an investigation into the attacks to establish the claims of the soldiers. One source said some of the claims made by the troops were doubtful. For instance, the commanders said it is difficult to explain how utility trucks were used to dispossess soldiers of their armoured vehicles especially when the soldiers said they were standing alert in their position. The leadership also found it curious that the soldiers were rescued with their bullets still largely unspent. “If they actually came under attack while they were fully at alert, then they should have exhausted their ammunition before taking to their heels,” the source said. “At least that much should be clear.” Mr. Usman did not respond to PREMIUM TIMES’ requests for comments. Nigerian troops are fighting alongside their counterparts from Cameroon and the Republic of Niger. Monday’s development marked the first time in more than two years that Nigerian troops would come under superior firepower that required foreign military personnel to come to counter. A similar incident last occurred in August 2014 when about 480 troops crossed the border into Cameroon while fleeing Boko Haram. It also underscored the renewed vigour of the sect to launch major attacks on not just civilians but uniformed men after losing the huge swathes of land it once controlled. Besides losing territory, the insurgents had also been largely decimated by the troops which experts said is responsible for their activities being whittled down across their stronghold in the northeast. The insurgency, which began in 2009, has left approximately 20,000 people dead and displacement of millions. Boko Haram leaders recently engaged in negotiation with the Nigerian government which led to last week’s release of 21 of the over 200 girls kidnapped from Chibok, Borno State, in April 2014. Troops gun down 4 cattle rustlers, arrest 3 kidnappers Ekitigate: Obanikoro is compromised, Fayose says in reaction to ex-ministers alleged confessions Dasukigate Court Drama: EFCC witness says AIT boss Dokpesi got N2.1 billion through due process JUST IN: Released 21 Chibok girls, parents arrive Aso Villa for meeting with Buhari EFCC seeks cut from recovered loot Supreme Court Judge accuses Amaechi, APC of attempt to manipulate judgement Senate should be scrapped, Buhari’s nominee insists $15 million: Patience Jonathan sues Nigeria rights’ group Judge accused of corruption shuns EFCC summons

20 Nigerian soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack in Borno State Home / Africa / Nigeria This file photo taken on March 25, 2016 shows Nigerian army soldiers on the back of a vehicle in Damboa, Borno State, in northeast Nigeria. (Photo by AFP) The Boko Haram Takfiri terrorist group claims it has killed 20 soldiers and wounded dozens of others during an attack on military positions in northeastern Nigeria. The casualties occurred during "fierce clashes" on Sunday when the group "stormed a joint position of the armies of Nigeria and Niger" in the town of Ghashghar in northeast Borno State, according to a statement released by the terrorist group. A community leader in the area confirmed the assault, saying Boko Haram militants fired rocket- propelled grenades at the soldiers who were taken by surprise. “Boko Haram launched an attack with heavy guns and rocket-propelled grenades on the soldiers. The attackers came in eight vehicles," said the leader, who was speaking on condition of anonymity. "The soldiers suffered huge casualties because they were taken off-guard. They never anticipated such an attack," he added. Boko Haram started its campaign of militancy in 2009 with the aim of toppling the central government in Nigeria. The violence sparked by the group’s militancy has so far killed more than 20,000 people and forced over 2.7 million others from their homes. Many blame corrupt officials in Nigeria’s government and army for the continued militancy, as recent reports say Boko Haram is receiving some of its arms and ammunition from corrupt Nigerian officials. The militant group has expanded its terror activities to Nigeria’s neighboring countries. Troops from Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger have been battling the terrorists in recent months. The group has pledged allegiance to the Daesh Takfiri terrorists operating mainly in Syria and Iraq.

20 Nigerian soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack in Borno State Home / Africa / Nigeria This file photo taken on March 25, 2016 shows Nigerian army soldiers on the back of a vehicle in Damboa, Borno State, in northeast Nigeria. (Photo by AFP) The Boko Haram Takfiri terrorist group claims it has killed 20 soldiers and wounded dozens of others during an attack on military positions in northeastern Nigeria. The casualties occurred during "fierce clashes" on Sunday when the group "stormed a joint position of the armies of Nigeria and Niger" in the town of Ghashghar in northeast Borno State, according to a statement released by the terrorist group. A community leader in the area confirmed the assault, saying Boko Haram militants fired rocket- propelled grenades at the soldiers who were taken by surprise. “Boko Haram launched an attack with heavy guns and rocket-propelled grenades on the soldiers. The attackers came in eight vehicles," said the leader, who was speaking on condition of anonymity. "The soldiers suffered huge casualties because they were taken off-guard. They never anticipated such an attack," he added. Boko Haram started its campaign of militancy in 2009 with the aim of toppling the central government in Nigeria. The violence sparked by the group’s militancy has so far killed more than 20,000 people and forced over 2.7 million others from their homes. Many blame corrupt officials in Nigeria’s government and army for the continued militancy, as recent reports say Boko Haram is receiving some of its arms and ammunition from corrupt Nigerian officials. The militant group has expanded its terror activities to Nigeria’s neighboring countries. Troops from Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger have been battling the terrorists in recent months. The group has pledged allegiance to the Daesh Takfiri terrorists operating mainly in Syria and Iraq.

The US and Russia have announced a breakthrough agreement on Syria that foresees a nationwide ceasefire starting early next week. The ceasefire will be followed by an unlikely new military partnership between the rival governments targeting Islamic State and al Qaida. At a joint news conference after a marathon day of negotiations, US secretary of state John Kerry said the plan can reduce violence in Syria and lead to a long-sought political transition, ending more than five years of bloodshed. He called the deal a potential "turning point" in the conflict, if implemented by Syria's Russian- backed government and US-supported rebel groups. The ceasefire begins at sundown Monday, Mr Kerry said, coinciding with the Muslim Eid al- Adha holiday. "Today the United States and Russia are announcing a plan which we hope will reduce violence, ease suffering and resume movement toward a negotiated peace and a political transition in Syria," Mr Kerry said. "We are announcing an arrangement that we think has the capability of sticking, but it is dependent on people's choices." "It has the ability to stick, provided the regime and the opposition both meet their obligations, which we - and we expect other supporting countries - will strongly encourage them to do," he added. Mr Kerry's negotiating partner, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, confirmed the agreement and said it could help expand the counter terrorism fight and aid deliveries to Syrian civilians under UN auspices that have been stalled for weeks. "This is just the beginning of our new relations," Mr Lavrov said. He said Syrian President Bashar Assad's government was informed of the accord, and was prepared to comply. Mr Kerry added: "The United States is going the extra mile here because we believe that Russia, and my colleague, have the capability to press the Assad regime to stop this conflict and to come to the table and make peace." Mr Kerry outlined several steps the government and rebels would have to take. They must now pull back from demilitarised zones, and allow civilian traffic and humanitarian deliveries - notably into the divided city of Aleppo where as many as 500,000 people have been killed in fighting. "If Aleppo is at peace, we believe that the prospects for a diplomatic solution will brighten," he said. "If Aleppo continues to be torn apart, the prospects for Syria and its people are grim." The deal ends months of frenetic diplomacy that included four meetings between Mr Kerry and Mr Lavrov since August 26. The arrangement hinges on Moscow pressuring Assad's government to halt all offensive operations against Syria's armed opposition and civilian areas. Washington must persuade "moderate" rebels to break ranks with the Nusra Front, al Qaida's Syria affiliate, and other extremist groups. Both sides have failed to deliver their ends of the bargain over several previous truces, but the new arrangement goes further by promising a new US-Russian counter-terrorism alliance, only a year after President Barack Obama chastised Russia for a military intervention that US officials said was mainly designed to keep Assad in power and target more moderate anti-Assad forces.

The US and Russia have announced a breakthrough agreement on Syria that foresees a nationwide ceasefire starting early next week. The ceasefire will be followed by an unlikely new military partnership between the rival governments targeting Islamic State and al Qaida. At a joint news conference after a marathon day of negotiations, US secretary of state John Kerry said the plan can reduce violence in Syria and lead to a long-sought political transition, ending more than five years of bloodshed. He called the deal a potential "turning point" in the conflict, if implemented by Syria's Russian- backed government and US-supported rebel groups. The ceasefire begins at sundown Monday, Mr Kerry said, coinciding with the Muslim Eid al- Adha holiday. "Today the United States and Russia are announcing a plan which we hope will reduce violence, ease suffering and resume movement toward a negotiated peace and a political transition in Syria," Mr Kerry said. "We are announcing an arrangement that we think has the capability of sticking, but it is dependent on people's choices." "It has the ability to stick, provided the regime and the opposition both meet their obligations, which we - and we expect other supporting countries - will strongly encourage them to do," he added. Mr Kerry's negotiating partner, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, confirmed the agreement and said it could help expand the counter terrorism fight and aid deliveries to Syrian civilians under UN auspices that have been stalled for weeks. "This is just the beginning of our new relations," Mr Lavrov said. He said Syrian President Bashar Assad's government was informed of the accord, and was prepared to comply. Mr Kerry added: "The United States is going the extra mile here because we believe that Russia, and my colleague, have the capability to press the Assad regime to stop this conflict and to come to the table and make peace." Mr Kerry outlined several steps the government and rebels would have to take. They must now pull back from demilitarised zones, and allow civilian traffic and humanitarian deliveries - notably into the divided city of Aleppo where as many as 500,000 people have been killed in fighting. "If Aleppo is at peace, we believe that the prospects for a diplomatic solution will brighten," he said. "If Aleppo continues to be torn apart, the prospects for Syria and its people are grim." The deal ends months of frenetic diplomacy that included four meetings between Mr Kerry and Mr Lavrov since August 26. The arrangement hinges on Moscow pressuring Assad's government to halt all offensive operations against Syria's armed opposition and civilian areas. Washington must persuade "moderate" rebels to break ranks with the Nusra Front, al Qaida's Syria affiliate, and other extremist groups. Both sides have failed to deliver their ends of the bargain over several previous truces, but the new arrangement goes further by promising a new US-Russian counter-terrorism alliance, only a year after President Barack Obama chastised Russia for a military intervention that US officials said was mainly designed to keep Assad in power and target more moderate anti-Assad forces.

18 Boko Haram Militants Surrender To Nigerian Military as Factions Clash in Borno TEHRAN (FNA)- At least 18 members of the Boko Haram militant group and their families surrendered to Nigerian military after bloody clashes erupted between factions loyal to the group’s founder, Abubakar Shekau, and the ISIL- backed Abu Musab Albarnawi in Northeastern town of Monguno, Borno state. “They are under custody of Monguno command and we believe the dual battle between Albarnawi and Shekau’s camps may have compelled them to sneak out and surrender,” Ali Mohammed, a member of a vigilante group in northeastern town of Monguno, said, 360 Nobs reported. Trouble started within the hegemony of the sect after the ISIL terror group announced Abu Musab al-Barnawi, the son of Boko Haram’s founder Mohammed Yusuf, as the sect’s new leader to replace Abubakar Shekau. Even though his allegiance remains with the ISIL, the undeterred Shekau insisted that he was still in charge of the Nigerian-based ferocious death cult. Sources with impeccable cognizance of the happenings disclosed that there have been deadly skirmishes between Boko Haram’s factions led by Shekau and ISIL-backed al-Barnawi respectively. Last Thursday, several fighters from Shekau’s camp were said to have been killed in two separate gun battles with ISIL-backed Barnawi gunmen in the Monguno area of Borno State near Lake Chad. A source, Mele Kaka, told AFP that: “The Barnawi faction launched an offensive against the fighters of Shekau faction who were camped in Yele and Arafa villages. “In Yele, the assailants killed three people from the Shekau camp, injured one and took one with them, while several others were killed in Arafa.” “The Barnawi fighters told villagers after each attack that they were fighting the other camp because they are killing innocent people, looting their property and burning their homes. Meanwhile, the Nigerian military has been declining to comment on the reported in-fighting when contacted by media.

18 Boko Haram Militants Surrender To Nigerian Military as Factions Clash in Borno TEHRAN (FNA)- At least 18 members of the Boko Haram militant group and their families surrendered to Nigerian military after bloody clashes erupted between factions loyal to the group’s founder, Abubakar Shekau, and the ISIL- backed Abu Musab Albarnawi in Northeastern town of Monguno, Borno state. “They are under custody of Monguno command and we believe the dual battle between Albarnawi and Shekau’s camps may have compelled them to sneak out and surrender,” Ali Mohammed, a member of a vigilante group in northeastern town of Monguno, said, 360 Nobs reported. Trouble started within the hegemony of the sect after the ISIL terror group announced Abu Musab al-Barnawi, the son of Boko Haram’s founder Mohammed Yusuf, as the sect’s new leader to replace Abubakar Shekau. Even though his allegiance remains with the ISIL, the undeterred Shekau insisted that he was still in charge of the Nigerian-based ferocious death cult. Sources with impeccable cognizance of the happenings disclosed that there have been deadly skirmishes between Boko Haram’s factions led by Shekau and ISIL-backed al-Barnawi respectively. Last Thursday, several fighters from Shekau’s camp were said to have been killed in two separate gun battles with ISIL-backed Barnawi gunmen in the Monguno area of Borno State near Lake Chad. A source, Mele Kaka, told AFP that: “The Barnawi faction launched an offensive against the fighters of Shekau faction who were camped in Yele and Arafa villages. “In Yele, the assailants killed three people from the Shekau camp, injured one and took one with them, while several others were killed in Arafa.” “The Barnawi fighters told villagers after each attack that they were fighting the other camp because they are killing innocent people, looting their property and burning their homes. Meanwhile, the Nigerian military has been declining to comment on the reported in-fighting when contacted by media.

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(1) You must gain admission this year and
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(2) You must resume this year
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NECO result will be out in this month of September, once NECO candidates are screened, Admission list will start rolling out back to back
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GCE examination has started and I wish all AAU candidates writing GCE success. My prayer is that they should screen you people too so that all your effort this year will not be in vain
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I repeat, AAU never release any Admission list
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If anybody or scammer post or tell you AAU first batch is out tell the person that he is a liar and also tell him that Stephen Ikhane as not posted it so is fake
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Meanwhile, I will be on ground during clearance to assistance you all. I will always be in school to make sure none of you encounter any problem. Scammers always scam candidates whenever they come to Ekpoma to pay their acceptance fee and school fees, is not only during admission process scammers scam candidates.
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Officail cut off mark for 2016/2017 Admission Exercise Cut-Off Mark The University Management has approved the Cut- Off marks for the 2016/2017 admission exercise of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma as shown below: THIS Is the offical released one FACULTY/DEPARTMENT MARKS AGRICULTURE Animal Science 45 Crop Science 45 Agric. Economics/Extension 45 Soil Science 45 ARTS English 45 History/ISD 45 Modern Languages 45 Philosophy 45 Religious Studies 45 Cultural Management 45 Theatre & Media Arts 45 COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Medical Lab. Science 50 Physiology 45 Nursing 53 Anatomy 45 Medicine & Surgery 56 EDUCATION Curriculum & Instruction 45 Educational Found. & Management 44 Guidance & Counselling 45 Physical & Health Education 45 Voc. & Tech. Education 45 ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Civil Engineering 52 Elect/Elect. Engineering 51 Mech. Engineering 50 Industrial & Production Engineering 45 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Architecture 45 Building 45 Fine & Applied Arts 45 LAW 52 MANAGEMENT SCIENCES Accounting 47 Banking & Finance 45 Business Admin. 47 Public Admin. 45 NATURAL SCIENCES Chemistry 45 Industrial Chemistry 45 Ind. Mathematics 45 Statistics 45 Physics 45 Geophysics 45 Biochemistry 45 Computer Science 45 Botany 45 Microbiology 45 Zoology 45 SOCIAL SCIENCES Economics 45 Geo. & Environmental Management 45 Lib. & Inf. Science 45 Political Science 45 Sociology 45 This is for the guidance of all stakeholders. Edward U. Aihevba, FPISM, FNISM, MANUPA Deputy Registrar, Information/ Public Relations Officer

Officail cut off mark for 2016/2017 Admission Exercise Cut-Off Mark The University Management has approved the Cut- Off marks for the 2016/2017 admission exercise of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma as shown below: THIS Is the offical released one FACULTY/DEPARTMENT MARKS AGRICULTURE Animal Science 45 Crop Science 45 Agric. Economics/Extension 45 Soil Science 45 ARTS English 45 History/ISD 45 Modern Languages 45 Philosophy 45 Religious Studies 45 Cultural Management 45 Theatre & Media Arts 45 COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Medical Lab. Science 50 Physiology 45 Nursing 53 Anatomy 45 Medicine & Surgery 56 EDUCATION Curriculum & Instruction 45 Educational Found. & Management 44 Guidance & Counselling 45 Physical & Health Education 45 Voc. & Tech. Education 45 ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Civil Engineering 52 Elect/Elect. Engineering 51 Mech. Engineering 50 Industrial & Production Engineering 45 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Architecture 45 Building 45 Fine & Applied Arts 45 LAW 52 MANAGEMENT SCIENCES Accounting 47 Banking & Finance 45 Business Admin. 47 Public Admin. 45 NATURAL SCIENCES Chemistry 45 Industrial Chemistry 45 Ind. Mathematics 45 Statistics 45 Physics 45 Geophysics 45 Biochemistry 45 Computer Science 45 Botany 45 Microbiology 45 Zoology 45 SOCIAL SCIENCES Economics 45 Geo. & Environmental Management 45 Lib. & Inf. Science 45 Political Science 45 Sociology 45 This is for the guidance of all stakeholders. Edward U. Aihevba, FPISM, FNISM, MANUPA Deputy Registrar, Information/Public Relations Officer

CUT-OFF MARKS FOR THE 2016/2017 ADMISSION EXERCISE This is to inform staff, students, other members of the University community and the general public that the Vice-Chancellor, AAU......University for the 2016/2017 Academic Session. Accordingly, the cut-off marks across the various Departments are hereunder published as follows: S/N. FACULTY/DEPARTMENTS CUT-OFF MARK 1. AGRICULTURE Agricultural Economics/Extension 45 Animal Science 45 Fisheries 45 Soil Science 45 Forestry & /wild Life 45 2. ARTS English & Literary Studies 50 Fine & Applied Arts 45 French 45 History & International Studies 50 Linguistics 45 Philosophy 45 Religious Studies 45 Theatre Arts 45 3. BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES Anatomy and Cell Biology 47 Medical Biochemistry 50 Pharmacology & Therapeutics 50 Physiology 50 Medicine & Surgery 65 Nursing Science 63 4. EDUCATION Agricultural Science Education 45 Biology Education 48 Business Education 50 Chemistry Education 45 Computer Education 50 Economics Education 50 English Education 48 Guidance & Counselling 45 Geography Education 47 Health Education 45 Home Economics 45 Integrated Science 45 S/N. FACULTY/DEPARTMENTS CUT-OFF MARK Library Science Education 50 Mathematics Education 45 Nursery & Primary Education 45 Physical and Health Education 45 Physics Education 45 Political Science Education 50 Social Science Education (Soc. Studies) 45 Religious Education 45 Technical Education 45 5. ENGINEERING Civil Engineering 55 Electrical & Electronics Engineering 55 Mechanical Engineering 55 6. MANAGEMENT SCIENCES Banking & Finance 56 Business Administration 56 Accounting & Finance 56 Marketing 45 7. PHARMACY 60 8. SCIENCE Animal & Environmental Biology 45 Biochemistry 50 Biological Technology 45 Chemistry Technology 45 Physics & Electronics Technology 45 Environmental Science Technology 45 Botany 45 Chemistry 45 Computer Science 50 Geology 50 Industrial Chemistry 45 Industrial Mathematics 45 Microbiology 55 Physics 45 9. SOCIAL SCIENCE Business Administration 56 Economics 57 Geography & Regional Planning 45 Mass Communication 55 Political Science 55 Psychology 45 Sociology 48

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Military destroy criminal bases of vandals, oil thieves — 3rd August 2016 ( Philip Nwosu, LAGOS ) Barely 24 hours after the ground troops, made of Soldiers from 174 Battalion in Ikorodu and personnel of the Nigerian Navy Special Boat Service (SBS) started the ground maneuver to rid the creeks of Arepo and other areas of vandals and oil thieves, over 140 camps of the militants scattered in the area have been destroyed, Daily Sun can now authoritatively report. It was gathered that 75 camps were destroyed on Wednesday, while another 65 camps were destroyed earlier on Tuesday. A key military source told Daily Sun that apart from destroying 140 camps, the military also recovered full police uniform bearing the rank of a corporal and a military uniform. Other items that were recovered in the camps of the vandals include four dane guns 36 cartridges 20 cutlasses, two bags of Omo, half bag of Garri, half bag of rice, a computer set, a cheque book and an identity card. Also Daily Sun learnt that 8 speed boat allegedly belonging to the vandals were destroyed by the military ground troops who are presently ran sacking the camps inside the creeks of Arepo, Ishawo, Awawa and other areas. Troops it was gathered have vowed to rid the area of criminals. The movement of the ground troop came in the wake of an intensified security in Badagry area of Lagos State over reports that militants had fled to the area. Daily Sun learnt that the Command of the ground troops is Lieutenant Colonel Julius Ogbobe, the Commander of the Land Component of Operation Awatse. The heightened security situation in Badagry it was gathered became necessary following reports that militants from Arepo area of Ogun had fled to Badagry due to the aerial bombardment of their camps by Air Force personnel. Investigation around the Badagry area and other neighbouring communities showed that security agencies have been deployed in strategic areas, and soldiers attached to the Lagos State security initiative commonly called Operation Mesa (OP MESA) haves been deployed in strategic areas in Badagry. On Tuesday there were reports that some suspected vandals from the Arepo area of Ogun State have fled the area to riverine communities in the Ilaje and Ese-Odo local government areas of Ondo State. Daily Sun investigations on Monday indicated that the vandals, who survived the intensified aerial bombardment by the Nigerian Air Force of their camps at Arepo, Ogun, and Ikorodu, Lagos, are now moving in droves into Ondo and Delta States. A top military source told Daily Sun that intelligence reports reveal that some of the oil thieves had sneaked into the reverine communities in Delta and Ondo States, but added that there will be no hiding place for the fleeing hoodlums. One of the Commanders of the operation said, ‘‘Arepo can no longer contain them. Some of them have run to those state to hide in the riverine areas.’’

Military destroy criminal bases of vandals, oil thieves — 3rd August 2016 ( Philip Nwosu, LAGOS ) Barely 24 hours after the ground troops, made of Soldiers from 174 Battalion in Ikorodu and personnel of the Nigerian Navy Special Boat Service (SBS) started the ground maneuver to rid the creeks of Arepo and other areas of vandals and oil thieves, over 140 camps of the militants scattered in the area have been destroyed, Daily Sun can now authoritatively report. It was gathered that 75 camps were destroyed on Wednesday, while another 65 camps were destroyed earlier on Tuesday. A key military source told Daily Sun that apart from destroying 140 camps, the military also recovered full police uniform bearing the rank of a corporal and a military uniform. Other items that were recovered in the camps of the vandals include four dane guns 36 cartridges 20 cutlasses, two bags of Omo, half bag of Garri, half bag of rice, a computer set, a cheque book and an identity card. Also Daily Sun learnt that 8 speed boat allegedly belonging to the vandals were destroyed by the military ground troops who are presently ran sacking the camps inside the creeks of Arepo, Ishawo, Awawa and other areas. Troops it was gathered have vowed to rid the area of criminals. The movement of the ground troop came in the wake of an intensified security in Badagry area of Lagos State over reports that militants had fled to the area. Daily Sun learnt that the Command of the ground troops is Lieutenant Colonel Julius Ogbobe, the Commander of the Land Component of Operation Awatse. The heightened security situation in Badagry it was gathered became necessary following reports that militants from Arepo area of Ogun had fled to Badagry due to the aerial bombardment of their camps by Air Force personnel. Investigation around the Badagry area and other neighbouring communities showed that security agencies have been deployed in strategic areas, and soldiers attached to the Lagos State security initiative commonly called Operation Mesa (OP MESA) haves been deployed in strategic areas in Badagry. On Tuesday there were reports that some suspected vandals from the Arepo area of Ogun State have fled the area to riverine communities in the Ilaje and Ese-Odo local government areas of Ondo State. Daily Sun investigations on Monday indicated that the vandals, who survived the intensified aerial bombardment by the Nigerian Air Force of their camps at Arepo, Ogun, and Ikorodu, Lagos, are now moving in droves into Ondo and Delta States. A top military source told Daily Sun that intelligence reports reveal that some of the oil thieves had sneaked into the reverine communities in Delta and Ondo States, but added that there will be no hiding place for the fleeing hoodlums. One of the Commanders of the operation said, ‘‘Arepo can no longer contain them. Some of them have run to those state to hide in the riverine areas.’’

Morocco Supports Nigeria Militarily to Fight against Boko Haram By Youssef Igrouane - August 1, 2016 , 2:31 pm Rabat – Morocco has decided to support Nigeria militarily in the fight against Boko Haram, a terrorist organization based in Nigeria, Cameron and Chad, according to French news website Le Monde. According to a Moroccan government official quoted by Le Monde, King Mohammed VI has authorized the provision of military equipment and supplies- except for lethal munitions- to Nigeria, in hope that giving military assistance to Morocco’s traditional ally will help to fight the recurrent incursions by Boko Haram in Nigeria. “Discussions are still underway to decide the exact nature of the military equipment and terms and delivery’s procedures to the [Nigerian] authorities.” The government’s official was quoted by Le Monde as saying. The decision to support Nigeria came after King Mohammed VI formally requested to return to the African Union (AU) via a message to the AU summit in Rwanda two weeks ago. This decision is regarded as an unprecedented initiative from Morocco to supply the military apparatus to help sub-Saharan countries to combat terrorism. Last June, Boko Haram committed a bombing attack that killed at least 11 people in a mosque in Cameroon. In the same month, Medicins Sans Frontieres reported that almost 200 Nigerian refugees who escaped from Boko Haram have died from starvation and malnutrition in the Bama refugee camp, Nigeria. Boko Haram recently joined ISIS and now calls itself the “ISIS of West Africa” and claims that Western education is a sin.

Morocco Supports Nigeria Militarily to Fight against Boko Haram By Youssef Igrouane - August 1, 2016 , 2:31 pm Rabat – Morocco has decided to support Nigeria militarily in the fight against Boko Haram, a terrorist organization based in Nigeria, Cameron and Chad, according to French news website Le Monde. According to a Moroccan government official quoted by Le Monde, King Mohammed VI has authorized the provision of military equipment and supplies- except for lethal munitions- to Nigeria, in hope that giving military assistance to Morocco’s traditional ally will help to fight the recurrent incursions by Boko Haram in Nigeria. “Discussions are still underway to decide the exact nature of the military equipment and terms and delivery’s procedures to the [Nigerian] authorities.” The government’s official was quoted by Le Monde as saying. The decision to support Nigeria came after King Mohammed VI formally requested to return to the African Union (AU) via a message to the AU summit in Rwanda two weeks ago. This decision is regarded as an unprecedented initiative from Morocco to supply the military apparatus to help sub-Saharan countries to combat terrorism. Last June, Boko Haram committed a bombing attack that killed at least 11 people in a mosque in Cameroon. In the same month, Medicins Sans Frontieres reported that almost 200 Nigerian refugees who escaped from Boko Haram have died from starvation and malnutrition in the Bama refugee camp, Nigeria. Boko Haram recently joined ISIS and now calls itself the “ISIS of West Africa” and claims that Western education is a sin.

Nigerian Army on Boko Haram 0 , News Security July 31, 2016 A+ A- EMAIL PRINT In order to keep the public informed of the activities of the military geared towards defeating completely the menace of Boko Haram insurgency, the Nigerian Army has produced six parts documentary of thirty minutes each which is scheduled to be broadcasted on Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) as follows: 1. Monday 1st August 2016 from 2230-2300hrs (10.30-11.00pm) – Episode I- The Accomplishment of a Presidential Mandate (Restoration of Normalcy). 2. Thursday 4th August from 1830-1900hrs (6.30-7.00pm) – Episode II-Rising To The Challenges of a Presidential Mandate (Turning The Tide Against Boko Haram Terrorists) Part I. 3. Saturday 6th August 1430-1500hrs (2.30-3.00pm) – Episode III which is Part 2 of Episode II. Nigerian Army is making the nation proud and will not stop until the complete defeat of all remnants of Boko Haram terrorists and preservation of our territorial integrity.