Category: Security

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has continued its relentless offensive against terrorists, bandits, oil thieves, and other criminal elements across the country, neutralized scores of insurgents, arrested collaborators, and rescued kidnapped victims in various operations.   The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, disclosed this during the bi-weekly press briefing held at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, today, Thursday, 20th March 2025. He highlighted the significant achievements recorded by the military between March 10 and 20, 2025, as troops, in collaboration with hybrid forces and other security…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria have intensified crackdown on terrorism, insurgency, and criminal activities, achieving significant victories in various military operations across the country.   Major General Markus Kangye, Director, Defence Media Operations (DMO), disclosed in a statement that between February 5 and March 13, 2025, troops neutralized 74 terrorists, arrested 130 suspected criminals, and rescued 61 kidnapped victims in different regions. Additionally, 31 oil thieves were apprehended, while numerous illegal refining sites and criminal hideouts were dismantled.   In the Northeast, sustained military operations led to the surrender of…

In a swift counteroffensive, troops of Operation Fasan Yamma repelled a large-scale bandit attack on Mada town, Zamfara State, neutralized several assailants and forced others to flee with gunshot wounds.   The Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the government-backed Askarawa militia, launched a coordinated defense, overpowered the attackers with superior firepower and tactical maneuvers.   Despite the bandits’ numerical advantage, security forces successfully protected civilians and restored order. Multiple weapons and motorcycles were recovered, significantly weakening the attackers’ operational capacity.   Authorities confirmed that additional troops have been deployed to…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has appointed two seasoned officers, AIG Suleiman Amuda Yusuf and AIG Rhoda Adetutu Olofu, as Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) to fill existing vacancies in the Nigeria Police Force.   The appointment was announced by the PSC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Ikechukwu Ani, on Wednesday, following the retirement of the DIGs previously in charge of Operations and Information and Communication Technology.   AIG Suleiman Amuda Yusuf, who previously served as AIG Zone 9 Umuahia, brings extensive experience to his new role, having held…