United States (U.S.) Embassy in Abuja has issued a security alert, warning U.S. citizens in Nigeria of a potential terrorist threat targeting U.S. facilities and U.S.-affiliated schools. NATIONAL ACCORD reports that the advisory comes just days after the Embassy canceled all visa appointments on March 4, citing fears over...
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Troops of the Nigerian Army have dealt a significant blow to terrorist elements operating in Kadam Forest in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State following a successful combat operation that resulted in the elimination of several insurgents and the recovery of weapons. The operation was carried out by...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on Muslims to use the last ten days of the Holy month of Ramadan to intensify prayers, especially during the night prayers (Tahajjud), for an end to the protracted insecurity tormenting the state. The governor, who is currently in Saudi...
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Waidi Shaibu, on Saturday arrived in Maiduguri for a one-day working visit to review the security situation following recent Boko Haram terrorist attacks in parts of Borno State. The visit, which began around 10 a.m., focused on assessing the impact of the latest assaults...
Department of State Services (DSS) has dismantled a suspected arms trafficking syndicate operating in parts of the North-East, leading to the arrest of two alleged couriers and the recovery of dangerous weapons in Gombe State. In a statement released on Tuesday, the security agency disclosed that its operatives intercepted...
Nigerian Army (NA), in sustained multi-theatre operations across the country in the last 24 hours, has recorded decisive operational successes, neutralising 3 terrorists, securing the surrender of 1 terrorist family member, arresting 20 suspects. The Army in a statement via its X handle @HQNigerianArmy, said troops recovering a significant...
Troops of the Joint Task Force Southeast (JTF SE) Operation UDO KA have recorded another significant operational success following a rapid and coordinated response to a distress call received about the kidnapping incident along the 9th Mile axis in 82 Division Area of Responsibility. The Army authority disclosed this...
Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that 33 persons lost their lives following an armed cattle rustling incident on 18th February 2025 in Bui District of Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued...
Troops of the Joint TaskForce (NorthEast)Operation HADINKAI (OPHK) , in coordination with local vigilantes and hunters, have continued to disrupt Boko Haram operations across Adamawa and Borno States. On Thursday, troops of Sector 4 under 28 Task Force Brigade apprehended 28-year-old Ismail Muhammed, a terrorist logistics supplier, in the...
Troops of Sector 1 under Operation WHIRL STROKE have intensified confidence-building and fighting patrols across parts of Benue State, recording a significant operational success following the destruction of a terrorist enclave and the neutralisation of one terrorist in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area. Acting Media Information Officer, HQ JTF operation...
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, working alongside local vigilantes and hunters, have eliminated a senior commander of Boko Haram and arrested a suspected logistics and drone supplier in Madagali, Adamawa State. Security sources disclosed that the operation took place on Thursday evening when troops intercepted suspected insurgents along the...
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday heard from an officer of the Department of State Services (DSS), how terrorists were funded, armed and mobilized to attack St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, on June 5, 2022. No fewer than 40 people were killed as...
Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed grave concern over Saturday night’s terror attack across three communities of Tunga-Makeri, Konkoso and Pissa in Niger State, resulting in multiple deaths and abduction of innocent citizens. Kwara State Governor/ NGF Chairman, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, in a statement on Monday said the Forum commiserated...
Troops of 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have recorded a major operational success under Operation IGBO IDANU I, dealing a decisive strategic blow to a notorious terrorist network linked to Kachalla Ibrahim and Shu’aibu in Kogi State. Advancing through dense forest, difficult terrain, and multiple riverine obstacles, the troops displayed...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the immediate deployment of the Chief of Army Staff Intervention Battalion of special forces to Plateau State. The Troops who are already in the State to aggressively and decisively deal with the recent resurgence of terrorists attacks...
Troops of Forward Operation Base (FOB) Malumfashi, under Headquarters 17 Brigade Nigerian Army, have recorded a major operational success following the recovery of 529 rustled livestock after a fierce engagement with suspected terrorists in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State. The operation, which was led by Lieutenant Colonel...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Kwara State following a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the recent deadly terrorist’s attack in Woro, Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. The visit underscores the Federal Government’s resolve to respond decisively to...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday strongly condemned the deadly attack on villagers in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, describing the assault as “cowardly and beastly,” while ordering the immediate deployment of an Army battalion to restore peace. The President disclosed this after a meeting with the...
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government, Kwara State, where Boko Haram terrorists overnight killed hapless villagers in Worro. President Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said the new military command will spearhead Operation Savannah Shield to checkmate the...
At least 80 worshippers abducted during a church service at Kurmin Wali community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State have reunited with their families, findings have shown. The Village Head of Kurmin Wali, Ishaku Dan’azumi, disclosed this in an interview on Sunday, saying the victims returned after...