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TERRORISTS ATTACK NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE FACILITIES, KILL FOUR

A recent attack by a suspected terrorist group on Border facilities and contractors on site at the Kangiwa Border in Kangiwa Local Government Area of Kebbi State has left four people dead. The attack, which occurred at about 1920 hours on Friday, 10th January 2025, resulted in the death of a local watchman and three contractors. The Service Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Immigration Service, DCI KT Udo, in a statement, expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. Udo stated that the Service is actively working alongside other sister security agencies to identify and apprehend those responsible for the heinous acts and bring them to justice. DCI Udo noted that the attack led to substantial damages on the Service’s Border facilities. However, no Immigration officer was killed during the attack. Udo emphasized that the Nigeria Immigration Service remains steadfast in fulfilling its core mandate of Border Security, aligned with the overarching objective of enhancing National Security. Udo reiterated the Service’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of its personnel and facilities. The Nigeria Immigration Service is working tirelessly to prevent such incidents in the future and to bring those responsible to justice.

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDEMNS TERRORIST ATTACK ON ARMY BASE IN BORNO, PRAISES MILITARY RESPONSE

President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt sympathy to the military authorities and families of the six brave soldiers who lost their lives during a dawn terrorist attack on January 4, 2025, on an army base in Sabon Gida, Damboa, Borno State. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu commends the armed forces for their swift and decisive response to the attack. Bayo Onanuga stated that the President calls for a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident and ensure that it serves as a valuable lesson to prevent similar occurrences. Onanuga added that President Tinubu praises the targeted air raids launched by the air component, which resulted in the significant neutralisation of numerous terrorists and the destruction of their assets as they attempted to flee. President Tinubu remarks: “This resolute action by the Army demonstrates the capability and readiness of our military to confront and defeat threats to our nation’s security. Their actions testify to our resolve to eradicate terrorism and banditry, paving the way for a future where peace and security prevail for all Nigerians.” Furthermore, President Tinubu urges the military to proactively take the war to the camps of bandits and terrorists, particularly in the Northwest, where these criminals continue to threaten the lives and homes of innocent villagers. Onanuga noted that the President also appeals to Nigerians and the media to support the military’s efforts to restore peace and security in the country.

COUP ATTEMPT IN CHAD LEAVES 19 DEAD, AND SEVERAL INJURED

A daring attack on the presidential complex in Chad’s capital, N’Djamena, has left 19 people dead and several others injured. The assault, which occurred on Wednesday evening, was carried out by a group of 24 armed men who attempted to storm the complex. According to government spokesman and Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah, 18 of the attackers were killed, along with one security personnel member. Six attackers were injured, while three security personnel members were also injured, one of them seriously. Koulamallah appeared in a video on Facebook, surrounded by soldiers, saying that “the situation is completely under control… the destabilisation attempt was put down.” He later described the incident as a “little incident” and assured that everything was calm. The attack coincided with an official visit by China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Chad, which has recently ended a defense cooperation pact with France. Chad is a key player in the fight against Islamic militants in West and Central Africa’s troubled Sahel region. President Mahamat Idriss Deby, who seized power after his father’s death in 2021, has been leading the country under military rule. The country faces numerous challenges, including regular attacks by the jihadist Boko Haram group in the Lake Chad region. A security source described the incident as an attempted terrorist attack, saying that individuals in three vehicles attacked the military camps around the president’s office, but the army neutralized them. Residents in the area reported hearing loud volleys of gunshots, with one resident saying, “I am stuck at Place de Nation in front of the president’s office, because I hear intense gunfire and military vehicles coming from all directions.”

NEW ORLEANS TERROR ATTACK: DRIVER KILLS 10, INJURES 30 IN FRENCH QUARTER RAMPAGE

A devastating terrorist attack occurred in New Orleans’ French Quarter on New Year’s Day, leaving 10 people dead and 30 injured. The attack happened around 3:15 a.m. Wednesday along Bourbon Street, a popular destination for New Year’s Eve celebrations. According to Police Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick, the driver of a pickup truck was “hell-bent on creating the carnage and the damage that he did.” Kirkpatrick described the driver’s behavior as “very intentional,” stating that “he was trying to run over as many people as he could.” The FBI is investigating the incident, and Alethea Duncan, an assistant special agent in charge of the FBI’s New Orleans field office, confirmed that at least one suspected improvised explosive device was discovered at the scene. The city’s emergency preparedness department, NOLA Ready, reported that the injured were taken to five local hospitals. The White House stated that President Joe Biden has been briefed on the situation. Commissioner Kirkpatrick assured the public that police officers would work to ensure safety at the Sugar Bowl college football playoff game, scheduled to take place later in the day at the nearby Superdome. “It was very intentional behavior, but we’re going to make sure that everybody is safe,” Kirkpatrick said. Source: AP News