April 17, 2026

Security News

Troops bust suicide bombing syndicate in Adamawa, nab 8 suspects, seize terrorists’ fuel supplies

Troops bust suicide bombing syndicate in Adamawa, nab 8 suspects, seize terrorists’ fuel supplies

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri January 5, 2026
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded significant operational successes in Adamawa State, continuing intensified cordon-and-search operations targeting perpetrators and facilitators of the Gamboru Market Mosque suicide bombing. Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, disclosed this in a statement...
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Troops neutralize terrorists, rescue hostages in Borno Troops neutralize terrorists, rescue hostages in Borno

Troops neutralize terrorists, rescue hostages in Borno

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri January 4, 2026
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded another operational success following a well-coordinated offensive against terrorist elements in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State, leading to the rescue of kidnapped civilians. Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba,...
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Troops recover large cache of 12.7mm ammunition warheads in sustained operations Troops recover large cache of 12.7mm ammunition warheads in sustained operations

Troops recover large cache of 12.7mm ammunition warheads in sustained operations

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri January 4, 2026
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have uncovered a large cache of high-calibre ammunition in the Bulumkutu Railway general area, further reinforcing the effectiveness of ongoing intelligence-driven security operations across the North-East theatre. Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, announced...
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Troops foil bandits’ movement, neutralize criminals, nab logistics suppliers in Kogi Nigerian Army troops

Troops foil bandits’ movement, neutralize criminals, nab logistics suppliers in Kogi

By OJOMA PETER, Lokoja January 4, 2026
Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army Lokoja on 3 January 2026 have recorded significant operational successes following coordinated fighting patrols and ambush operations conducted across parts of Kabba Bunu and Yagba West Local Government Areas of Kogi State. Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lieutenant...
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Troops foil suicide attack in Borno, neutralise 3 bombers Nigerian Army troops

Troops foil suicide attack in Borno, neutralise 3 bombers

Tom Chiahemen January 2, 2026
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised three terrorist suicide bombers during an intelligence-driven operation along the Guduf–Pulka axis of Gwoza Local Government Area in Borno State, security sources have confirmed. According to the sources, the operation was carried out after credible intelligence revealed plans by the terrorists to...
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Naval chief visits North East Theater, urges enhanced joint operations Naval chief visits North East Theater, urges enhanced joint operations

Naval chief visits North East Theater, urges enhanced joint operations

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri January 2, 2026
In a bid to strengthen operational synergy in the fight against terrorism in the North East, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, paid a landmark visit to the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in Maiduguri, Borno State,...
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Nigerian Navy vows to secure Lake Chad Basin, boosts economic activities Chief of Naval Staff (CoNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas

Nigerian Navy vows to secure Lake Chad Basin, boosts economic activities

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri January 2, 2026
Chief of Naval Staff (CoNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas has said that the Lake Chad and its adjourning waterways are to be secured by the military for fishing, transportation and other socio-economic activities in the Northeast. According to him, in securing the Lake and insurgency-affected communities, synergy of the...
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Ondo police condemn attack on Ipele Divisional HQ, say no church was attacked Ipele divisional police Station attacked by gunmen

Ondo police condemn attack on Ipele Divisional HQ, say no church was attacked

By OLA MODUPE, Akure January 1, 2026
Ondo State Police Command has condemned the attack on the Ipele Divisional Police Headquarters in Ose Local Government Area, of the state which occurred on December 31, 2025. The Command, in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, clarified that contrary to reports circulating...
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Troops seize terrorists’ surveillance drone after gun battle with ISWAP In Borno Troops seize terrorists’ surveillance drone after gun battle with ISWAP In Borno

Troops seize terrorists’ surveillance drone after gun battle with ISWAP In Borno

Tom Chiahemen January 1, 2026
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have recovered a surveillance drone following a clash with suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State. The encounter, Zagazola learnt, occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on December 30 in the Pridang general area of the Izge axis. Sources said soldiers...
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4 dead, 40 injured as suspected herdsmen attack Nasarawa community Nasarawa State

4 dead, 40 injured as suspected herdsmen attack Nasarawa community

By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia December 31, 2025
Four persons were killed, with over 40 others injured as unknown gunmen attacked Akunza-Ashigye community near Assakio, in Lafia East Development Area, in Lafia LG of Nasarawa State. Akunza-Ashigye community, located on Lafia – Shendam Federal highway is 50 kilometers away from Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital. A source,...
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Troops arrest suicide bomber, intercept IED materials in Borno Troops arrest suicide bomber, intercept IED materials in Borno

Troops arrest suicide bomber, intercept IED materials in Borno

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri December 31, 2025
Joint Task Force North East (JTF NE), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has recorded a significant operational success with the arrest of a suspected suicide bomber and the interception of materials intended for the manufacture of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Borno State. The arrests followed sustained joint operations and...
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Nigerian Army pounds terrorists in nationwide offensive, neutralizes 47 Nigerian Army troops

Nigerian Army pounds terrorists in nationwide offensive, neutralizes 47

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- December 31, 2025
Nigerian Army has recorded major operational successes across several theatres of operation within the last 72 hours, neutralising 47 terrorists, arresting 19 criminal suspects, rescuing over 30 kidnapped victims and recovering a cache of arms, ammunition and other logistics. The Army in a post via its X handle on...
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Nigerian Army rescues kidnap victims along Ikang-Cameroon waterway Nigerian Army rescues kidnap victims along Ikang-Cameroon waterway

Nigerian Army rescues kidnap victims along Ikang-Cameroon waterway

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- December 31, 2025
Troops of 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, operating from Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ikang, have successfully rescued eight kidnapped civilians following a swift and coordinated response to a distress call on 29 December 2025. Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, Major Yemi Sokoya, confirmed this in...
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NAF strikes bandit strongholds in Zamfara, destroys IED factory, eliminates scores US airstrike targets terrorist bandits in

NAF strikes bandit strongholds in Zamfara, destroys IED factory, eliminates scores

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto December 29, 2025
Nigerian Air Force (NAF), operating under the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Sector 2, has carried out coordinated airstrikes on two major bandit camps in Zamfara State, neutralising scores of criminals and destroying an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) manufacturing hub. The strikes, executed on Monday, formed part of...
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Troops arrest 19 oil thieves, deactivate 22 illegal bunkering hubs in Niger Delta Troops arrest 19 oil thieves, deactivate 22 illegal bunkering hubs in Niger Delta

Troops arrest 19 oil thieves, deactivate 22 illegal bunkering hubs in Niger Delta

By BARBARA KALU, Port-Harcourt December 29, 2025
Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in close synergy with other security agencies, have continued to dominate the operational landscape, effectively denying criminal elements freedom of action across the Niger Delta Region (NDR). The Army authority disclosed this in a post issued on Monday via its X handle @NigeriaArmyInfo...
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Fact-Check: Reports claiming Bello Turji was killed in US airstrike are false Reports claiming Bello Turji was killed in US airstrike are false

Fact-Check: Reports claiming Bello Turji was killed in US airstrike are false

Tom Chiahemen December 28, 2025
Reports circulating online that notorious bandit kingpin Bello Turji was killed in a United States airstrike have been dismissed as false following a fact-check by security analyst Zagazola Makama’s verification platform. According to findings by Zagazola Makama Fact Check, Turji is alive and has relocated to Dubagale, an area...
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Christmas: COAS honours frontline troops with luncheon, hails their sacrifices, commitment in resilience COAS honours frontline troops with luncheon

Christmas: COAS honours frontline troops with luncheon, hails their sacrifices, commitment in resilience

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri December 28, 2025
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has honoured frontline troops of OPHK with a special Christmas luncheon in Maiduguri, Borno State, in recognition of their dedication, resilience and sacrifices in safeguarding lives and maintaining peace across the Joint Operations Area. In his goodwill message on Saturday,...
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