Zamfara State Police Command has carried out a successful operation which led to the arrest of a suspect in connection with unlawful possession of suspected explosive materials. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Gusau. DSP Abubakar said the operation was...
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Troops of 245 Battalion, under the operational control of Headquarters 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, arrested a suspected gun runner and ammunition racketeer during an intelligence-led operation in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State. Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, Major Yemi Sokoya, disclosed...
In a sophisticated display of modern warfare and tactical precision, the Nigerian Army has recorded another major operational success with the rescue of eleven (11) kidnapped Nigerians during a late-night operation on 26 January 2026 along the Kaduna–Abuja Expressway corridor, reaffirming its resolve to deny criminal elements freedom of...
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) have sustained an aggressive operational tempo in their fight against criminality, recording another significant breakthrough during a fighting and confidence-building patrol in Agwatashi, Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The troops, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB)...
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have sustained their aggressive military offensive against terrorist groups operating within Sububu Forest, recording fresh successes in the ongoing effort to dismantle criminal strongholds across the North-West. Soldiers from Sector 2 of the 8 Division, while advancing into identified terrorist hideouts, engaged armed elements...
Oyo State Police Command has successful rescue a kidnapped victim following the swift and coordinated response of police operatives, reflecting the Command’s unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, announced this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abeokuta....
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) under Operation DESERT SANITY V, have recorded another significant success in efforts to degrade terrorist logistics and criminal support networks in the North East. A statement issued by the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North...
Troops of 1 Division/Sector 1 Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) have successfully foiled a banditry incident and neutralized one suspected violent extremist during a snap ambush operation conducted in Maraban Rido general area of Kaduna State. This is in contained in a statement issued by the Acting Staff Officer Grade...
Nigerian Army has dismissed media reports alleging that a Gombe State indigene, Ibrahim Nazifi, died during military training at Depot Nigerian Army (NA), Zaria, describing the claim as false and misleading. Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Depot NA Zaria, Captain Chikadibia Viola Anele, in a statement, said there...
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has received the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the United States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Washington, Ms Maggie Nardi, and her delegation on a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The delegation which comprised of Mr. Jacob...
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), under the Joint Task Force North West, have sustained intense military pressure on terrorist groups operating in the region, recording notable operational successes during coordinated offensives conducted between January 21 and 22, 2026. The sustained operations, which spanned multiple flashpoints across the Joint...
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Army (NA) to supporting civil authorities and relevant government agencies in addressing the challenges of refugees, migrants and internally displaced persons across the country. The COAS gave the assurance on Thursday while receiving...
Egyptian Ambassador to the Republic of Chad alongside the Defence Adviser covering Chad and Sudan have pledged the support and cooperation of the Republic of Egypt to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF). The pledge was made when the Ambassador of the Republic of Egypt to the Republic of...
Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMM operating under Sector 2 have successfully neutralized 2 terrorists in Kebbi State and rescued 62 hostages in Munhaye Forest of Zamfara State. Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 8 Division Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Operation, FANSAN YAMMA, Lt. Col. Olaniyi...
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has recorded notable progress in its fleet modernisation drive as the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, engaged the Leonardo Aircraft Division in Milan, Italy, on the M-346 fighter ground attack aircraft programme. NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed...
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI have recorded further operational successes in the ongoing Operation DESERT SANITY, destroying multiple terrorist camps, recovering arms and equipment, and repelling coordinated attacks by the insurgents in the Timbuktu Triangle. A statement signed by media information officer headquarters...
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of 3 Division, Nigerian Army, to remain disciplined, committed, and professional, stressing that their role in addressing security challenges on the Plateau is critical to national stability. He gave the charge on Monday 19 January 2026, during...
Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man suspected to be a quack doctor for allegedly operating an illegal clinic in Ore, headquarters of Ore/Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Akure. DSP...
Gunmen believed to be herdsmen have butchered a farmer on his farm along Ubali/ Gbajor villages, Nzorov council ward of Benue State. This sad incident took place on Thursday when a farmer, Terlumun Mpev, fondly called Alhaji learnt that herdsmen were destroying his guinea corn farm with their herds...
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Niger State have rescued two pastors and a church member who were kidnapped by armed bandits in Kaduna State. The victims, identified as Idi Buhari, Emmanuel Jacob, and Suleiman Adamu, were abducted on January 9, 2026, at Gwagwada area of...