Category: Security

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have sustained offensive operations across the theatre under Operation DESERT SANITY V, recording notable successes in ongoing counter-terrorism efforts, including the neutralisation of terrorists, arrest of suspects, and the surrender of a terrorist member. The development was disclosed by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, who noted that the operations form part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and restore peace in the region. In a coordinated operation alongside members…

The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, has honoured and celebrated senior officers of the Command who are bowing out of service after decades of meritorious contributions to the Nigeria Police Force. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the recognition took place during the Command’s monthly conference held on April 30, 2026, at the Police Officers’ Mess in Minna. Among those honoured are the Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) of Kagara, CSP Eyeku Kashim; Katcha,…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has placed renewed emphasis on non-kinetic approaches by strengthening Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities across various theatres of operation in April 2026. This was disclosed by the Director, Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Michael Onoja, during the monthly press briefing at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. According to Maj. Gen. Onoja, the military recognised that lasting peace cannot be achieved through kinetic operations alone. Consequently, troops sustained robust CIMIC initiatives aimed at fostering community trust, promoting peaceful coexistence, and supporting local livelihoods.…

  The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Olatunbosun Oluyede, has commended the courage, sacrifice, and professionalism of troops across all theatres for their outstanding performance during April 2026 operations.   This was contained in a statement presented by the Director, Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Michael Onoja, during the monthly press briefing at the Defence Headquarters on Thursday.   General Oluyede praised the troops for maintaining relentless operational momentum while upholding discipline and compassion for civilians. He noted that the AFN recorded significant successes, including the neutralisation of…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) recorded major operational successes across all theatres in April 2026, neutralising a total of 201 terrorists, rescuing 188 abducted civilians, destroyed numerous terrorist enclaves, and arrested 284 suspects. Director, Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Michael Onoja, revealed this while briefing journalists on the monthly operational update at the Defence Headquarters on Thursday. In the North East theatre, troops of Operation Hadin Kai maintained unrelenting pressure on Boko Haram, ISWAP, and JAS elements across Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe states. The operations resulted…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has commenced the written examination for candidates participating in the ongoing Police Specialist and General Duty Constable recruitment exercise, with centres activated across the country. In Abuja, the exercise is being held at designated venues including the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) Secondary School, where candidates turned out in large numbers to take part in the screening process. To ensure strict compliance with guidelines and transparency, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, personally visited the examination centre to monitor…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to combating financial crimes, including money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing, as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security and financial systems. Commandant General of the Corps, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, made this known while receiving a delegation of operational experts from the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) at the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja. Represented by the Deputy Commandant General in charge of Technical Services, Zakari Ningi, the NSCDC boss described the visit as strategic, noting…

A security expert, Mogaji Busayo, has thrown his support behind the ongoing nationwide redeployment of police personnel across Nigeria, described it as a strategic reform aimed at improving grassroots policing, enhancing operational efficiency, and rebuilding public confidence in law enforcement. Busayo, a Nigeria Police Force and United States liaison and consultant on policing matters, spoke while reacting to the recent transfer of officers from zonal commands in Abuja, Lagos, Kano, and other major formations to divisional headquarters and frontline units across the country. He said the exercise should not be…

The Nigerian Navy has formally commenced Exercise Obangame Express 2026 (OE 26), a multinational maritime operation aimed at strengthening regional security and combating transnational crimes in the Gulf of Guinea. The exercise was flagged off on Sunday aboard NNS Ikenne by the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, who was represented by the Chief of Operations, Rear Admiral Patrick Effah. The initiative brought together more than 30 participating countries, with support from the United States Africa Command, to enhance cooperation and operational coordination among maritime forces in…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced the commencement of a Police Welfare Bus Scheme aimed at improving transportation and overall welfare for its personnel. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, the Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, said the initiative was approved by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and will officially begin operations on Monday, April 27, 2026. Sanusi explained that the scheme is designed to ease transportation challenges faced by officers and men of the Command…