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Boko Haram Suspects Remanded In Kirikiri Prison

Some suspected Boko Haram fighters numbering about 45 have been arrested in Lagos following intelligence report that they were planning to bomb an affluent neighbourhood, Dolphin Estate, in the Ikoyi area of the state. PM News reports that the suspects were apprehended by operatives of the Directorate of Security Service (DSS) and have been charged to court. READ ALSO:  Half Knowledge Of Islam Is The Cause Of Boko Haram – Muslim Forum Some of the suspects were Abuyi Sheriff, Babagana Ali, Abass Ibrahim, Abubaka Grema, Kabiri Ibrahim, Mustaph Mohammed, Usman Mohammed, Modu Amsami, Isa Agafi, Adamu Jebili, Saja Kamba, Abba Sagoma, Mallam Buchu, Abdul-Kareem Abba, Babagana Koloye, Usman Buka, Adamu Mohammed, Lawal Mohammed, and Tela Abana. Also arrested are Mustapha Mohammed, Isa Agafi, Belo Modu, Kachala Babagana, Modu Abu, Alhaji Modu Mustapha and many others. An affidavit presented at the Isolo Magistrates’ court stated that the group had planned to carry out the attac...

Former Minsiter, Abba Moro Reports To EFCC Again

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Patrick Abba Moro, the former Minister of Interior, has again reported at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, October 22. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Abba Moro, the immediate past minister of Interior Moro arrived at the commission by 11.00 am and left at 4.20 pm after he was interrogated by officials. He was  interrogated earlier on Tuesday, October 20 , following the failed immigration recruitment of May, 2014, The Punch reports. According to a top operative of the commission, Moro was asked to go on administrative bail after he was interrogated on Tuesday and was told to return on Thursday, October 22, for the continuation of the exercise. READ ALSO:  NIS Tragedy: Why Perm Sec Halted Jobs For Victims’ Families It was further stated that the commission would continue with the investigation into the recruitment exercise which led to the death of 19 Nigerians across the country. The EFCC had reopened inv...

Suicide Bomber Attacks Maiduguri Mosque

A suicide bomber supposed to be a member of the deadly Boko Haram sect has attacked a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno state. The onslaught occurred early today, October 23, as Muslims gather at a mosque to observe morning prayers in the old GRA area in the troubled city. According to Sahara Reporters a yet to be determined number of Muslim worshippers have been killed. READ ALSO:  Half Knowledge Of Islam Is The Cause Of Boko Haram However, the witness informed about 18 victims: The explosion was carried out by a suspected lone suicide bomber, whose two accomplices escaped, when some vigilant members of the community accosted them on their suspicious movements. Premium Times reports that two explosions, according to residents happened in Jiddari Polo area at about 5am when Muslims were performing the first congregational prayer of Friday. Security personnel have cordoned the area while rescue and aide workers tried to evacuate corpses and wounded victims. A spokespe...