Category: Security

The Nigerian Army (NA) has reported major operational successes across the country over the past 48 hours, neutralising one terrorist, arrested 23 suspects involved in terrorism, kidnapping, child trafficking, and other criminal activities, and recovering weapons and ammunition during coordinated, intelligence-driven operations. In the South-East and South-South, troops arrested a suspected IPOB/ESN spy in Anambra State, two alleged child traffickers in Orumba South LGA, and four suspected kidnappers in Edo State, recovering cutlasses and other items. Troops also foiled a kidnapping attempt on a serving soldier in Okpella, Edo State,…

Nigerian troops have recorded significant operational successes across the country, neutralised terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements, while rescuing dozens of kidnapped victims during coordinated military operations conducted between January 1 and 15, 2026. Briefing journalists in Abuja on Monday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, said troops, operating in conjunction with other security agencies and local security groups, sustained high operational tempo through kinetic and non-kinetic engagements aimed at enhancing national security and protecting lives and property. Across the North East, troops of Operation HADIN…

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna, has visited Tidibale Community in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, reaffirmed the Army’s commitment to strengthening security in the area. The visit formed part of the GOC’s first official engagements and followed the return of residents who had earlier fled the community due to threats from bandits. Addressing community members, Major General Koughna said the visit was aimed at assessing…

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…