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Multi National Joint Task Force Neutralises Boko Haram/ISWAP

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4 years ago

February 28, 2022

Troops of Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have neutralized Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents, while many fled with gunshot wounds in Vretet-Zamga-Ngoshe triangle in the general area of Kirawa on the Nigeria-Cameroon border.

A statement signed by the Chief of Military Public Information Headquarters, Multi National Joint Task Force , N’Djamena Chad, Colonel Mohammed Dole, explained that during the operation, large quantity of materials and assorted food stuff were recovered.

It stated that the items include an AK47 rifle, 01 AK47 magazine, several ammunition of the 7.62mm special variant , 21 bicycles, one BHT uniform, 39 bags of millet and two bags of beans, saying that an intelligence analysis indicated that the items were being smuggled from the borders to Sambisa forest.

The statement said that the terrorists are stock piling materials for the incoming month of Ramadan, adding that further exploitation of the engagement areas showed traces of blood, evidence of BHT/ISWAP criminals removed corpses of their dead colleagues while two corpses of Boko Haram criminals were discovered.

The statement further explained that the force Commander (FC) MNJTF, Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim, hailed the Commander Sector 1, headquarters (HQs), Mora (Cameroon), Brigadier General Bouba Dobekreo, for the display of courage and gallantry by the troops, as they continue to conduct special operations to combat the insurgents.

He urged them to remain committed, bold, unpredictable and to continue to dominate the area, by ensuring that BHT/ISWAP terrorists are cut off from any logistics resupply.

General Ibrahim assured that HQs MNJTF would make concerted efforts to ensure that all the sectors get the equipment that were allotted to them recently in order to effectively carry out their official reassignment successfully.

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Indian Court Denies Bail To Nigerian Man Over Drug Charges

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May 28, 2026

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A court in India has denied bail to a 44-year-old Nigerian national, Cristian Soporuchukwu, who is currently facing drug trafficking charges in the country.

Cristian Soporuchukwu initially entered India on a business visa but was later arrested over allegations of involvement in the sale of hard drugs.

Reports indicated that after arriving in India, Soporuchukwu travelled through Goa, Delhi, and Mumbai, where he allegedly established links with suspected drug traffickers.

He was accused of purchasing MDMA crystals and distributing them to college students and information technology workers.

According to reports, operatives of the Beguru Police arrested Cristian Soporuchukwu in April 2025 for allegedly selling MDMA crystals around Begur Lake and the AECS Layout Road area.

The New Indian Express reported that the High Court of Karnataka subsequently dismissed the Nigerian’s bail application.

“The anti-narcotics wing seized about 1 kg of MDMA crystals, a pocket weighing machine, 10 zip-lock covers, a mobile phone and a scooter from him,” the report stated.

Justice V. Srishananda, while ruling on the bail application, reportedly held that errors relating to the grounds of arrest could not automatically justify bail in serious narcotics-related offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, NDPS, Act.

The court further noted that Cristian Soporuchukwu had allegedly overstayed his visa in India, according to the report.

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Strait Of Hormuz: US Announces Sanctions Against Iran

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May 28, 2026

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The United States Treasury has announced sanctions against Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority.

Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said this in a statement on Wednesday.

The statement extended the threat of sanctions to anyone paying the fees, saying they may be providing support to and receiving services from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, and therefore may be exposed to sanctions risk.

“The Iranian military’s latest attempt to extort global maritime trade is proof that Economic Fury has left the regime desperate for cash.

“Treasury has deprived the Iranian regime of revenue for their weapons programs, terrorist proxies, and nuclear ambitions,” Bessent said.

Bessent added that the US has succeeded in disrupting tens of billions of dollars’ worth of revenue from being accessible to Tehran.

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US Launches New Airstrikes On Iran

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May 28, 2026

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The United States has launched new airstrikes in southern Iran.

The strike shot down four one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz and then a ground control site.

A US official revealed that American forces struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone.

The official described the strikes as purely defensive, saying the US intended to maintain the ceasefire.

Report says this is the second time in three days that the US has carried out self-defense strikes against Iranian military targets in southern Iran.

Recall that on Monday the US carried out airstrikes against Iranian missile locations and boats that US Central Command said were preparing to launch mines in the Strait of Hormuz.