Category: Security

Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna has formally assumed duty as the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Nigerian Army, and Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA. The change of command took place during a handover ceremony held at the Headquarters of 8 Division, Giginya Cantonment, Sokoto. Major General Koughna succeeded Major General Ibikunle Ademola Ajose, whose tenure recorded notable gains in counter-banditry and other security operations across the North West. In his inaugural address, Major General Koughna expressed profound appreciation to the Chief of…

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have foiled coordinated terrorist attacks in parts of Adamawa and Borno states, repelling the assailants and neutralised scores of fleeing terrorists during follow-up operations supported by air assets. The incidents occurred in the early hours of Friday, 16 January 2026. In Adamawa State, terrorists attempted to overrun a patrol base at Sabon Gari in Madagali Local Government Area under Sector 4 of OPHK. Alert troops swiftly engaged the attackers, with reinforcements arriving from Gulak and the Battalion Quick Reaction Force. The assault was repelled…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commended the Government of the Swiss Confederation for its sustained partnership with the Nigerian Army (NA), particularly in humanitarian assistance, peace-building and conflict-prevention initiatives. Lieutenant General Shaibu gave the commendation on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, when the Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Patrick Felix Egloff, paid him a courtesy visit at the Army Headquarters, Abuja. The COAS described Switzerland as a global leader in peace promotion and humanitarian diplomacy, recalling the Swiss Government’s role in facilitating negotiations that…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for the deepening of strategic engagement between the Nigerian Army and the United States Army to effectively respond to Nigeria’s evolving and multifaceted security challenges. Lieutenant General Shaibu made the call on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, when the United States Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Lieutenant Colonel Semira Moore, paid him a courtesy visit at the Army Headquarters, Abuja. The COAS commended the Government of the United States for its enduring partnership and sustained support to the Nigerian Army,…

President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, January 15, 2026, led the nation in honouring Nigeria’s fallen heroes at the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) 2026 ceremony held at the National Cenotaph, Eagle Square, Abuja. The solemn event provided a moment of national reflection and gratitude for officers and men of the Armed Forces who paid the supreme sacrifice in defence of Nigeria’s peace, unity and sovereignty. President Tinubu was represented at the ceremony by the Vice…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of the Nigerian Armed Forces as Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima led activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) at the Cenotaph of the Unknown Soldier, Eagle Square, Abuja. VP Shettima represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who was absent from the ceremony due to his participation in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026 in the United Arab Emirates. Organised annually by the Ministry of Defence, the Armed Forces Remembrance Day honoured officers and…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified efforts to enhance airpower effectiveness and joint force integration in the North East with an operational assessment visit by the Commandant of the Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre (AWDC), Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Jibia, to the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in Maiduguri. The visit was aimed at interfacing with aircrew deployed in the theatre and engaging the Theatre Commander as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen mission-oriented training and integrated operations. Air Vice Marshal Jibia…

The Nigerian Army has commenced the construction of an additional training depot at Amasiri-Edda in Afikpo and Edda Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State, as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture and expand military training capacity nationwide. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, was performed by the Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, Dr (Builder) Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru. The project followed a directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, aimed at ensuring equitable distribution of military infrastructure across the country. Governor Nwifuru…

The Federal Government has honoured serving personnel and veterans of the Nigerian Army for gallantry, sacrifice, innovation and exemplary leadership at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) Awards Ceremony in Abuja. The awards were presented on Tuesday at the AFCRD Gala Night held at the Banquet Hall, State House, where senior military officers, veterans and government officials gathered to celebrate outstanding service to the nation. Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, was among the top recipients, received the Service and Sacrifice Award for his…