Nigeria Breaking News For Today July 19, 2017

This is a roundup of all the breaking news in Nigeria for Wednesday, July 19, 2017.

Cabals Plan to bring Buhari back to Nigeria on July 27

Online news media, Sahara Reporters, has reported that the cabal in the presidency have made plans for President Muhammadu Buhari to return to Nigeria on July 27.

The news platform disclosed the information  in a tweet on Wednesday, July 19.

Breaking: Multiple explosion hits Maiduguri

There were multiple bomb explosions in Maiduguri on Tuesday night, a day after a female suicide bomber struck killing 10 worshippers who came for prayers at a mosque in Maiduguri.

At least six powerful explosions occurred between 10:45 and 11:00 PM.

About four explosives were detonated simultaneously while two other powerful sounds were also heard some 15 minutes later.

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Four people killed as youths and soldiers clash in plateau state

No fewer that four people were killed and several others wounded on Tuesday during a clash between youths and soldiers in Panyam town in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Youths believed to be Okada Riders, reportedly protested against alleged extortion and maltreatment by the security operatives at the Panyam check-point.

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One Boko Haram Leader, Three Others Surrender to Nigerian Army

A leader of Boko Haram terrorist, Konto Fanami, and three other terrorists have surrendered to the Nigerian Army on Monday.
The Army spokesperson, Sani Usman, announced this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday.

According to NAN report, Mr. Usman said that the four repentant terrorists willingly deserted their hideouts and surrendered themselves to 120 Task Force Battalion at Goniri in Borno.
He described Fanami as the Ameer (leader) of “Kafa hideout of the Boko Haram terrorists group that operates on Ajigin-Talala-Mungusum axis.’’

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