Crime
ISWAP Attack in Borno Kills Soldiers and CJTF Members
Suspected ISWAP fighters attack Mandara in Borno State, killing six Nigerian Army soldiers and four CJTF members, reports claim
At least six soldiers of the Nigerian Army and four members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) were reportedly killed in an attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province fighters in Mandara community, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
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The incident allegedly occurred between 12 a.m. and 1 a.m. on Sunday, 15 February 2026, according to a post shared by Somto Okonkwo on his verified X account.
Okonkwo claimed that the fatalities included a Commanding Officer and an Adjutant among the soldiers.
“Six soldiers went down, including the Adjutant and the Commanding Officer. Four CJTF members were also killed,” he wrote, adding that authorities have not been transparent about the situation.
“They will not tell you, but this happened. Go and verify. If it is a lie, I won’t drop it on this page. I swear on my life,” Okonkwo stated.
As of press time, the Nigerian Army has not issued an official confirmation or denial regarding the attack.
In the same post, Okonkwo raised an alarm over a separate security situation in Kwara State, claiming that the Sharee community in Ifelodun Local Government Area was under attack.
No official confirmation has been released by security agencies in Kwara State.
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The report underscores continuing security challenges in parts of Nigeria, with suspected militant attacks targeting military personnel and community vigilantes, raising concerns over safety and response coordination.
Police dismiss officers Anthony Obodo case has been confirmed as the Rivers State Police Command dismissed three of its officers linked to the killing of a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, while parading the three officers before journalists in Port Harcourt.
According to the command, the officers were linked to the incident that occurred last Thursday along Ada George in Port Harcourt, where Obodo was shot dead.
A member of the team, an inspector who fled after the shooting, has been declared a deserter.
CP Adepoju stated that the three arrested officers were subjected to an orderly room trial. Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of their culpability, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court.
“I am here to provide updates on some serious incidents recently recorded in the state, including the investigation into the death of one Anthony A. Obodo… Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of the culpability of the officers involved… the officers being paraded today have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court,” Adepoju said.
The commissioner noted that he understood the concerns of Obodo’s family and members of the public, adding that the Command has taken appropriate disciplinary action against the police personnel involved.
Obodo, a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt who was reportedly awaiting his NYSC call-up letter, was shot during a police pursuit.
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