By ALO360 Editorial Board Nigeria is bleeding at a level that should alarm even the most hardened optimist. The recent killings of senior military officers in the insurgency-ravaged northeast are not just tragic losses; they are damning symbols of a security architecture that is failing from the top down. Since the inauguration of President Bola…
Nigeria has risen to the fourth position on the Global Terrorism Index (GTI), following a sharp increase in terrorist activities and fatalities in 2025. The latest report shows that Nigeria moved up two places on the index. It now ranks behind Pakistan, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Mali, Syria, and Somalia ranked below Nigeria among the…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai repelled a Boko Haram attack in Mallam Fatori Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State. As reported by ALO360 the soldiers killed three high profile commanders and more than 80 insurgents. Officials acted swiftly on Wednesday March 18 2026 to defend the community and restore security. Operation Hadin Kai Launches…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked the federal government to clarify reports alleging that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu paid over N10 billion in ransom to secure the release of abducted pupils and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri. In a statement on Tuesday, signed by Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s national…
Ghana Police Service arrested Raphael Azare Kariyama. They acted on intelligence that linked him to inflammatory comments. These comments suggested bringing Boko Haram into Ghana. Police described the remarks as a serious threat to public peace. Following surveillance, officers captured Kariyama quickly. They aimed to stop the spread of violent content. The arrest occurred amid…
Terrorists from Boko Haram struck a quiet village in Borno State. This incident reminds everyone of the dangers in the region. People continue to face violence despite efforts to stop it. The Invasion Unfolds Suspected Boko Haram members invaded Tarfa Village on Wednesday afternoon. They arrived around 4:00 PM when villagers returned from their farms….
Controversial Nigerian Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi recently sparked widespread debate. He claimed that security sources in Abuja informed him of a plot to eliminate him alongside Boko Haram members. This revelation came during a public address where Gumi expressed deep concerns about foreign influences in Nigeria’s security crisis. Specifically the US allegedly marked him…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai recorded another success during a coordinated Borno operation after recovering a surveillance drone from suspected ISWAP terrorists. Troops stationed at Forward Operating Base Izge, alongside volunteer forces, carried out a fighting patrol in the Izge axis of Borno State. During the patrol, they recovered an ultra-light drone used for reconnaissance….
The Boko Haram abduction of local government officials has shaken Biu Local Government Area in Borno State after gunmen kidnapped the vice chairman and two councillors. Suspected Boko Haram fighters seized Alhaji Saidu, the newly elected vice chairman, along with councillors from Zarawuyaku and Miringa wards. Voters elected the officials during last Saturday’s local government…
Nigeria has been ranked among the countries with the deadliest terror attacks in modern history. According to a global list compiled by death toll, two major incidents in Nigeria now sit in the top three worldwide. Notably, the Maiduguri attack between July 26 and 30, 2009 ranks as the second deadliest terror incident, with about…
