In 2014, we saw the threat of al Qaeda continue to spread via affiliate groups in the Middle East, Asia and Africa. We also witnessed the unexpected resurgence of ISIS in Syria and Iraq. According to global risk firm Verisk Maplecroft, terrorism-related deaths worldwide increased by almost 25%
between Nov 1, 2013, and Oct 31, 2014. What's in store for 2015? Here's
what we can expect of Islamist terrorism in the coming year:
Security and Situational Awareness, Open Source Intelligence, Cybersafety and Cybersecurity, Threat Alerts, Geopolitical Risks, etc. Vanguard Of A Countering Violent Extremism Advocacy: "Nigerians Unite Against Insecurity, Terrorism and Insurgency". For Articles, Press Releases, Adverts etc, Email: donnuait(a)yahoo.com, Twitter: @DonOkereke.
Monday, 22 December 2014
BREAKING: Bomb Explosion Rocks Gombe Motor Park, Scores Killed
Scores of people are feared killed after an explosion ripped through a crowded motor park in Gombe
town, Gombe State, residents have said.
town, Gombe State, residents have said.
Sunday, 21 December 2014
Illegal Private Security Firms Threaten Nigeria’s Security – NSCDC
The existence of illegal security outfits in Nigeria is a threat to
national security, Ime White, the Public Relations Officer of the
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Akwa Ibom Command, has said.
Nigerian Jailed For Duping Australian $800,000
Justice Kudirat Jose of a Lagos High Court has convicted and
sentenced Promise Ntuen Ekemini to one year imprisonment for hijacking
the e-mail of a lawful owner of a property, located in Western Australia
valued at $800,000( Eight Hundred Thousand United States Dollars), and
attempting to sell the property.
Saturday, 20 December 2014
Boko Haram Militants Executing Elderly In Gwoza, Nigeria
Boko Haram Takfiri militants in Nigeria have lined up elderly people in northeast of the country, shooting them in cold blood.
Thursday, 18 December 2014
Boko Haram Kidnaps 185 Women And Children, Kills 32 People
Boko Haram overruns a village in pickup trucks, shooting at men. The
insurgents douse houses with gasoline and set them on fire. They round
up women, girls and boys and kidnap them
News takes days to get out, since telecommunications towers had been
destroyed.
Mutiny: Nigerian Army Sentences 54 Soldiers to Death, Five Discharged and Acquitted
Wednesday, 17 December 2014
Breaking News: Boko Haram Leader, Shekau Releases New Video; Vows To Attack Emir Sanusi of Kano
Nigerian Government Negotiated With Fake Boko Haram Representatives - DSS
Indications emerged yesterday that the Federal Government negotiated
with fake members of the Boko Haram terrorist group in its bid to
proffer solution to the scourge of terror that has bedeviled the nation
since 2009.
Tuesday, 16 December 2014
Sydney Siege And The Global Rise Of 'Lone Wolf Terrorism'
The Sydney siege seems to be the latest in a series of attacks this year by jihadists responding to call for “lone wolf” attackers to strike back at the West. An increasing number of "lone wolf" terrorists are responding to the West's battle against the Islamic State by launching attacks at home.
"Why We Could Not Defeat Boko Haram"- Nigerian Army Commander Writes President Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan |
PLEASE MR PRESIDENT SAVE THE MILITARY AND NIGERIA FROM COLLAPSING!
1. Sir, I am constrain to write you this letter which I consider it a matter of more than great importance for me to inform you and put to record issues that are happening in the North East (Operation Zaman Lafiya). I choose this medium to write you this open letter because I have written similar letter but no action was taking which I believe some forces have blocked it are now after my life. Sir I have served in 7 Division as staff officer and presently I am the commanding officer of 103Bn in the field.
1. Sir, I am constrain to write you this letter which I consider it a matter of more than great importance for me to inform you and put to record issues that are happening in the North East (Operation Zaman Lafiya). I choose this medium to write you this open letter because I have written similar letter but no action was taking which I believe some forces have blocked it are now after my life. Sir I have served in 7 Division as staff officer and presently I am the commanding officer of 103Bn in the field.
Pakistani Doctor Linked With CIA Who Helped Track Osama Bin Laden Under Threat
Chadian Mercenaries Annex, Administer Nigerian Border Towns
Some Nigerians fleeing the insurgency in the Northeast have relived
their experiences in the town and villages occupied by the Boko Haram
insurgents. The insurgents taken over many communities in Borno and Yobe states.
Among them are Chadian mercenaries who now run some border towns.
Sunday, 14 December 2014
Countering Violent Extremism And Terrorist Recruiting In The Digital Age
Assalamu alaykum. It is an honor to be with you here tonight and I want to thank Hedayah, the United Arab Emirates, and all of you for convening this incredibly important forum. This event– particularly with all of the creative young people here – is an example of why I remain optimistic despite all of the challenges we face around the world. We’ve gathered as representatives from all walks of life to stand up for the sanctity of life and to build innovative approaches for countering destructive ideologies.
To Defeat Boko Haram: Put Square Pegs In Square Holes, Wield The Big Stick!
Food For Thought: A General (Leader) is as good or as bad as his foot soldiers (followers). According to Philip
Armour, ''No general can fight his battles alone. He must depend upon
his ability to select the right man for the right place''.
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