Category: Security

Tinubu declares national security emergency, orders massive recruitment into Army, Police

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a national security emergency, directing an immediate large-scale recruitment drive across Nigeria’s security agencies to tackle rising threats across the country.   In a State House statement issued on Wednesday, the President authorised the Nigeria Police Force to recruit an additional 20,000 personnel, raising the total new intake to 50,000 officers. He also approved expanded recruitment for the Nigerian Army as part of efforts to strengthen frontline operations nationwide.   The President further granted approval for the police to utilise National Youth Service Corps…

Tinubu pulls Police off VIP Escorts, redirects Officers to core duties

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate withdrawal of police officers attached to Very Important Persons (VIPs) nationwide, directing that they return to core policing responsibilities. Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the directive in a statement on Sunday following a high-level security meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Under the new arrangement, VIPs who still require security protection will now have to request armed personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) rather than the Nigeria Police Force. The Presidency noted that many communities across…

Nigerian Navy strengthens commitment to national security, seeks citizens’ cooperation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Navy’s steadfast commitment to protecting the nation, urged citizens to complement security efforts by providing timely and credible information.   Speaking on Saturday during the Navy’s fourth-quarter route march for 2025 in Abuja, Vice Admiral Abbas, represented by the Chief of Administration, Rear Admiral Jonathan Mamman, commended personnel for their impressive turnout and high standards of physical fitness.   “Physical readiness is central to national defence. A nation cannot be defended by unwell personnel,” he…

DHQ disowns viral fake video on forced military recruitment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed a viral video falsely portraying the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General OO Oluyede, as announcing plans to forcefully recruit Nigerians aged 18 and above into the military.   In a statement on Saturday, the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Samaila Uba, described the footage as a “mischievously cloned” creation aimed at defaming the CDS and misrepresenting the Armed Forces of Nigeria.   He said the fake video attributed to the CDS was designed to mislead the public and cast the military in…

Armed forces intensify nationwide operations, neutralise terrorists, rescue dozens

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have recorded major breakthroughs in a series of coordinated operations conducted across the country between 3 and 14 November 2025. The sustained offensives, carried out simultaneously in all six geo-political zones, targeted terrorists, bandits, oil thieves and other criminal networks undermining national security. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Olatokunbo Bello, who disclosed this in the weekly update on Friday, said troops maintained aggressive momentum throughout the period under review, recovered a significant cache of weapons, ammunition, improvised explosive device components and other…

Operation HADIN KAI Troops neutralise 9 ISWAP terrorists, rescue 74 NYSC members

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have recorded significant operational successes in ongoing counterterrorism operations across the North East, including the neutralization of nine ISWAP terrorists and the rescue of 74 abducted National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer of OPHK, said the achievements followed directives from the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu , who recently urged troops to sustain pressure on remnants of terrorist groups through aggressive clearance and offensive operations.   As…

Navy Special Operations Commander visits OPHK Headquarters, assesses joint operational efforts

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Flag Officer Commanding the Nigerian Navy Special Operations Command (SOC), Rear Admiral Olusegun Soyemi, has carried out his first operational assessment visit to the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in Maiduguri. The two-day visit, held from November 12 to 13, was designed to strengthen inter-service synergy and reinforce joint military operations in the North East. Speaking on the purpose of the visit, the Media Information Officer of OPHK, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, said the engagement was aimed at deepening collaboration among the…

FG ‘ll review Private Security Act — Tunji-Ojo

Emporium Reporters

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has assured that the Private Security Companies Act of 1986 will be reviewed to reflect contemporary security realities and align with international best practices.   The Minister made this known while delivering the keynote address at the 5th Private Security Industry Summit and the 9th Annual General Meeting of the Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria (ALPSPN), held in Abuja on Wednesday. Dr. Tunji-Ojo emphasized the critical role of private security companies in intelligence gathering and national security, noting that the…

NNSOC key to tackling middle belt insecurity —CNS …. Begins operational tour, inspects key Navy projects in Makurdi

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas (Admiralty Medal), has declared that the recently established Nigerian Navy Special Operations Command (NNSOC) will play a pivotal role in addressing internal security challenges in the Middle Belt region. He made the remark on Tuesday during a working visit to Makurdi, Benue State the first stop in his operational tour of naval bases, units, ships, and establishments across the country.   Vice Admiral Abbas, who was received by the Flag Officer Commanding NNSOC, Rear Admiral Olakunle Soyemi, the Commander…

CNS launches command philosophy to strengthen Nigeria’s Naval force

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has formally presented his Vision, Mission, and Command Philosophy for the Nigerian Navy, establishing a clear framework to guide the service in fulfilling its constitutional roles.   According to the CNS, the Vision is:“To develop a modern, agile and professional naval force dedicated to securing Nigeria’s maritime interests and advancing national security objectives in synergy with other security agencies.”   The Mission, he stated, will be:“To deploy a highly motivated and professional naval force capable of safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime interests…