The Nigerian Military and other security agencies are currently battling members of the Boko Haram terrorist group who are making a push for the Borno state capital- Maiduguri. According to Vigil360 reporter in Maiduguri, residents within the Giwa Barrack and Jidari Polo area are currently fleeing their homes into the city centre to avoid being caught in the cross fire.

The terrorist group reportedly numbering about three hundred emerged at about 1630 hours throwing Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and shooting sporadically. A statement credited to the Army spokesman Brig Gen Sani Usman said the attack has been neutralised by the military. 

The Inspector- General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, says the Nigeria Police have concluded arrangements to recruit 30,000 personnel annually.
Idris, who was represented by Mr Shuaibu Gambo Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of Finance and Administration, made the disclosure on Tuesday in Ilorin while addressing officers and men of Kwara Police Command.