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The Police Command in Borno has confirmed the escape of the six security personnel abducted by ISWAP terrorists in Benishek on Monday.

Seven security operatives abducted by suspected fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno state were freed when their abductors reportedly fled for safety on Saturday. SaharaReporters had reported how the gunmen abducted the security men comprising a policeman, four members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and two hunters. The terrorists also carted away one Hilux patrol vehicle and weapons and afterwards moved towards Gadai village in the Nganzai Local Government Area.

High-ranking Boko Haram commanders, including Abou Hauwa, (Munzir) Amir Shettima, Akura Buri (Nakif), Abou Zainab, Abou Idris are said to have been eliminated. | Pulse Nigeria

Some top commanders of the ISWAP terrorists and their fighters have been eliminated in a major operation launched by ground troops of the Nigerian Army, supported by fighter jets of the Nigerian Air Force, NAF.   A defence intelligence source told PRNigeria that troops, under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) launched surprise attacks from different fronts on the fringes of Sambisa Forest, in the Bama axis, Borno.   Borno State in northeast Nigeria is regarded as the epicentre of insurgency in the country. 

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Rivers State Governor has threatened to help the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,