The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Thursday, called on the media to in their own way join the Nigerian Army in its fight against insurgency, kidnapping, banditry and other forms of criminality in the country.

The Police Command of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja has confirmed the kidnap of a person around Pegi community on Monday about 9pm, saying the police are on a manhunt to arrest the criminals.

In its effort to end the decade-long insurgency ravaging the state, Prof. Babagana Zulum, the state governor has embarked on massive recruitment of hunters to assist in the fight against Boko Haram.

As part of efforts to ensure a strong database for the country, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that registration of new Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards will now require the presentation of the National Identity Number (NIN).

The Borno state Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum being worried by the renewed onslaught by the insurgents on Borno state citizens has engaged the services of 30 clerics to pray hard for the state for a divine intervention.

Reports indicate that rampaging Boko Haram members who attacked Babbangida the headquarters of Tarmuwa local government area of Yobe State have set ablaze Emir of Jajere’s palace.