Category: Security

Troops of the Joint Task Force North East (JTF NE), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have recorded a major operational success with the arrest of a suspected suicide bomber and the interception of materials intended for the manufacture of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Borno State. The breakthrough followed sustained joint operations and credible intelligence aimed at securing Banki town in Bama Local Government Area. The operation was carried out by troops of the 152 Task Force Battalion in collaboration with other security agencies. Confirming the development in release, the Media…

The Nigerian Army has successfully rescued eight civilians who were abducted by suspected militants along the Ikang–Cameroon waterways in Cross River State. The rescue operation was carried out by troops of the 13 Brigade, Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ikang, following credible intelligence provided by members of the local community, according to a statement by the Army Public Relations. In the statement posted on the Nigerian Army’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 13 Brigade, Major Yemi Sokoya, disclosed that the victims six adults…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), in collaboration with the United States of America, have carried out precision strike operations against identified foreign ISIS-linked elements operating in parts of North-West Nigeria. The operation, executed with the approval of the appropriate Federal Government authorities, forms part of sustained efforts to eliminate terrorists and other criminal elements posing threats to Nigeria’s national security. According to a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the strikes were conducted following credible intelligence and detailed operational planning designed to degrade…

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, on Thursday, December 25, 2025, hosted frontline troops of the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division and the Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) at a Christmas luncheon in Plateau State, in a move aimed at boosting morale and reinforcing leadership’s solidarity with personnel in active operations. Represented at the event by the Commander Armour Corps, Major General UB Abubakar, the CDS conveyed warm Christmas greetings to the troops, describing the season as one of love, sacrifice, hope and renewal. He…

The Commander Corps of Artillery (CCA), Major General John Adeyemo, has paid an operational assessment visit to the Headquarters Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), reaffirming the Nigerian Army’s commitment to sustaining counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations in the region. The visit, which took place on Wednesday, 24 December 2025, was aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness and strengthening the deployment of artillery assets in support of ongoing efforts to stabilise the North-East. It also aligns with the vision and command philosophy of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS),…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have recorded major operational gains against terrorists and other criminal elements across the country, neutralised terror cells, rescued dozens of abducted victims, and recovered large caches of arms and ammunition during coordinated military operations conducted between 12 and 22 December 2025. The successes were contained in a weekly operational update released by the Defence Headquarters, and signed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, who said troops sustained a high tempo of joint, intelligence-led operations across all theatres in line…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stepped up security measures across Nigeria to ensure the safety of citizens during the Christmas festivities. In a statement signed by Major General Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have deployed additional troops to strategic locations, placed special forces units and air support on high alert, and intensified surveillance operations, including aerial monitoring and intelligence gathering. Unit Commanders have been instructed to strengthen patrols, set up fortified checkpoints, and work closely with community leaders, vigilante groups, and state…