Category: Security

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) says its troops recorded significant operational successes across various theatres of operation between June 30 and July 2, 2026, including the rescue of 10 kidnapped victims, the arrest of terror suspects and collaborators, the recovery of arms and ammunition, and the surrender of terrorists and their family members. According to the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, troops sustained coordinated operations nationwide, neutralising terrorists, foiling attacks, disrupting criminal networks and recovering logistics intended for terrorist groups. In the North-East, troops of…

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening international and regional partnerships in tackling insecurity across Africa. General Oluyede made the commitment while leading Nigeria’s delegation to the 2026 African Chiefs of Defence Conference (ACHOD), held in Luanda, Angola, from June 30 to July 2. The conference was jointly hosted by the United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) and the Angolan Armed Forces. The three-day gathering brought together senior military leaders from across Africa and international partners to deliberate on critical security challenges, including terrorism,…

Troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing syndicate in Kebbi State, arresting two suspected gun manufacturers and recovering five locally fabricated AK-47 rifles. The operation, carried out on the strength of credible intelligence, targeted a secluded compound allegedly used by the suspects to manufacture and supply locally made firearms to terrorist groups operating in the state. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Media Information Officer of Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA,…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has announced that its troops neutralised 662 terrorists and other criminal elements, arrested 1,084 suspects, and rescued 951 kidnapped victims across the country during the second quarter of 2026. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Wednesday during the Defence Headquarters’ monthly and second-quarter operational briefing in Abuja. He said troops also secured the surrender of 39 insurgents and their families, recovered 328 weapons and 12,590 rounds of ammunition, dismantled 12 illegal refining sites, and recovered more than…

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening defence cooperation with France following the successful conclusion of the Fifth Nigeria–France High Defence Staff Talks held in Abuja. The two-day strategic engagement, which took place from June 29 to 30, 2026, brought together senior military officials from both countries to strengthen bilateral defence relations and enhance collaboration in addressing emerging security challenges. Representing the CDS at the closing session, Rear Admiral Abolade Ogunleye, Chief of Defence Training, described the talks as a significant platform…

The Nigerian Army has reinforced its commitment to enhancing operational readiness and combat effectiveness with the commissioning of new training facilities at the 3 Division Training School and Shooting Range, Miango, Plateau State. The facilities, comprising newly constructed hostel blocks, were inaugurated on Tuesday by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the Army’s training infrastructure in line with national security objectives. Speaking during the ceremony, Lt. Gen. Shaibu said the new accommodation would significantly improve the quality of training…

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has reaffirmed the Corps’ pivotal role in safeguarding Nigeria’s Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI), describing the responsibility as central to national security, economic stability, and crisis management. Speaking during a lecture at the National Defence College in Abuja titled, “Protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure During Crisis Management: Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Perspective,” Audi said the NSCDC has evolved into a proactive, intelligence-driven security agency committed to protecting strategic…

The Nigerian Navy said it has disrupted an extortion syndicate operating along the Bonny Creek axis of Rivers State, restoring freedom of movement for fishermen, commuters and residents who had been subjected to persistent intimidation and illegal levies. In a statement on Tuesday, Navy spokesperson, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, said the operation was carried out by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny in collaboration with troops of the Nigerian Army following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected criminals operating from a hideout in Asaramatoru Community. According to the…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has hosted the induction and orientation programme for members of the Military Staff Committee (MSC) of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) in Abuja, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to promoting peace, security and stability across Africa. Speaking at the opening ceremony on Monday, the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, represented by Air Vice Marshal Idi Sani, welcomed delegates from AU member states and expressed appreciation to the African Union Commission for selecting Nigeria to host the strategic capacity-building programme. Oluyede said Africa continues…

The Nigerian Army has announced a major reshuffle of its senior leadership, with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, approving the redeployment of top officers across operational, command, training and staff appointments to enhance operational effectiveness and strengthen national security. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, said the strategic appointments affected field commanders, school commandants and principal staff officers at the Army Headquarters as part of ongoing efforts to consolidate the Army’s capacity to tackle emerging…