Category: Security

Troops of the Joint Task Force South East under Operation UDO KA (OPUK) have stormed and dismantled a major stronghold linked to suspected IPOB/ESN elements at Mother Valley in Nkwere area of Anambra State, following a coordinated ground assault carried out on February 26, 2026. The operation, executed by combined personnel of the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), reportedly marked a decisive push against criminal enclaves in the South-East region. According to military sources, the troops advanced for over three hours…

The Nigerian Navy has graduated the pioneer set of its newly established Marine force, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s evolving security architecture and efforts to strengthen maritime and amphibious operations. Speaking at the graduation ceremony held on Friday, February 27, 2026, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, described the event as a defining moment in the history of the Nigerian Navy, noting that the creation of the Nigerian Navy Marines forms part of a broader strategy to enhance special operations capability across maritime, riverine,…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has recorded significant operational successes nationwide in February 2026, neutralised scores of terrorists and criminal elements, rescued hundreds of kidnapped victims, and dismantled multiple criminal networks across various theatres of operation. This was disclosed during the monthly operational briefing by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, who spoke on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, highlighting the military’s continued commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and improving national security. According to Onoja, troops intensified coordinated land, air,…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has affirmed that the ongoing expansion of the Nigerian Army Aviation wing is set to transform the country’s security operations, describing it as a critical game-changer in tackling emerging threats. Speaking during a strategic visit by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Defence, Mr. Richard Pheelangwa, to Army Headquarters in Abuja, Lieutenant General Shaibu said modernizing aviation capabilities remains central to the Nigerian Army’s operational effectiveness and modernization agenda. “The expansion of our aviation assets, including advanced platforms…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to prioritise the restoration of peace and strengthening of security nationwide, assured him of unwavering presidential support in carrying out his mandate. The directive was conveyed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, following the decoration of Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police at the State House, Abuja. The appointment followed the retirement of Kayode Egbetokun and remained subject to ratification by the Nigeria Police Council and…

His Excellency Ambassador Felix Costales Artieda, accompanied by the Deputy Head of Mission, Ms. Maria Higon Velasco, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, at Naval Headquarters in Abuja. During the visit, Ambassador Artieda congratulated Vice Admiral Abbas on assuming command of the Nigerian Navy and reaffirmed the strong bilateral relationship between Spain and Nigeria. He highlighted that Spanish Navy ships routinely visit Nigerian ports, noted the recent visit of the Spanish Navy Vessel BAM BAMRAYO in October 2025. The Ambassador expressed…