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Security Maiduguri, Borno

Army chief arrives in Borno after Tinubu orders rescue of all abductees

Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Waidi Shuaibu arrived in Maiduguri on Saturday after President Tinubu directed security agencies to rescue all abducted persons nationwide. Defence Minister Christopher Musa said Tinubu also ordered that no terrorist or bandit camp remain anywhere in Nigeria.

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Security Borno

ADC campaign council asks Zulum to explain viral arrest video

The ADC Presidential Campaign Council has asked Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum to explain a viral video in which he is alleged to have ordered arrests. The video reportedly relates to a "Tinubu must go" chant, according to the ADC campaign.

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