Boko Haram Renames Captured Adamawa Town, Mubi, “Madinatul Islam”

Contrary to the claim by the Nigerian military that it is on top of the security challenge in the commercial town of Mubi in Adamawa state, the dreaded Boko Haram sect is consolidating its position in the the captured town and has indeed renamed it “Madinatul Islam” meaning the city of Islam.

Social Media Savvy Terrorists Send ‘90 Tweets Per Minute’ - Saudi-Based Group

An average of 90 tweets from terrorists are sent each minute, according to a survey conducted in October by the Saudi-based Sakinah awareness campaign.

Boko Haram Takes Over Ashaka Cement Factory In Gombe

Islamist militants group Boko Haram has taken over the premises of a a strategic cement manufacturing company in Gombe state shortly
after killing five people including a Sheikh in a neighboring town.

Workers at Ashaka Cement factory said the heavily armed militants arrived in convoy of pick up vans and began shooting indiscriminately at workers after the security guards at the company fled into the bush.

Source:
SaharaReporters

A Possible Clue To Terrorism in Nigeria

TERRORISM by its very nature disrupts international peace and security through premeditated, political violence.

Facebook Sets Up 'Dark Web' Link To Access Network Via Tor

Facebook has created the ability for users to connect directly to the social network via anonymising "dark web" service Tor.

Boko Haram Invades Kogi Prison, Frees 143 Inmates

The police and the Army have launched a manhunt for inmates of the Koton-Karfi Prison in Kogi State, who were set free by gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram insurgents.

Britain's Spy Chief Accuses United States Tech Firms Of Aiding Terrorism

GCHQ Director - Robert Hannigan

Technology giants such as Facebook and Twitter have become "the command and control networks of choice" for terrorists and criminals but are "in denial" about the scale of the problem, the new head of GCHQ has said.

Classified Cable: How Sweden Secretly Smuggles Data On Its Citizens To The United States Government - WikiLeaks

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(U) Classified by ADCM Marc Koehler,
Reasons: 1.4 (b) and (d).

1. (S) SUMMARY: Meetings between the HSPD-6 terrorist screening information negotiation team and the Swedish MOJ and MFA reveal that the current Swedish political climate makes any formal terrorist screening information agreement highly difficult.  Existing informal arrangements are working well, according to Swedish officials, who asked whether the status quo would satisfy future requirements under the Enhanced Visa Waiver Program. End Summary.

Commanders Who Fled Boko Haram Onslaught At Mubi Detained By Military Authorities

Five military commanders have been handcuffed and detained at the military police guard room at the 23 Brigade headquarters in Yola Adamawa state for abandoning Mubi in Adamawa state to Boko Haram militants last Wednesday.

Boko Haram Siege On Mubi: Military Intensify AerialBombardment To TackleBoko Haram- DHQ

Three days after the extremist Boko Haram sect overran the commercial town of Mubi in Adamawa state, the Nigerian military says it has intensified deployment of troops and equipment around the area.

Credibility Crisis, Confusion Over BokoHaram’s Ceasefire Denial

NIGERIA’S global credibility has taken a big dip following its poor handling of the ceasefire deal with the Boko Haram, insurgents. The fighters have denied any kind of talks with the Federal Government for the release of the Chibok girls and an eventual ceasefire soon.

Boko Haram: Govt Imposes Curfew on Adamawa State

Due to the increase in insurgency in some parts of Adamawa State, the government on Saturday slammed
a curfew on every part of the State.

Defeating Boko Haram, Nigeria’s Responsibility — Britain

David Cameron - British Prime Minister

The British government has said there is a limit to what assistance it can offer Nigeria as Boko Haram renews its attacks in the North-East.

Boko Haram Onslaught: CAN Demands NSA, Defence Minister's Resignation

The Christian Association of Nigeria, has condemned recent violent attacks carried out by members of the
Boko Haram Islamic sect on Christians and churches in Adamawa and motor park in Gombe States and called for the resignation of National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd), and Minister of Defence, Muslim, Gen. Aliyu Gasau (retd).

UK Foreign Office Warns British Tourists Abroad Are 'Terrorism Targets' After Airstrikes on ISIS

UK Home Secretary - Theresa May

British tourists travelling overseas have been warned by the Foreign Office they are now targets for terror attacks from the Islamic State.