Category: Security

Troops of the Nigerian Army under the 8 Division have successfully foiled a deadly ambush by suspected terrorists targeting the convoy of the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Major General Bemgha Koughna, near Mayama Hill in Kebbi State. The incident occurred while the GOC, who also serve as Commander of Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, was en route to visit frontline troops deployed in the state as part of ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the North-West region. According to a statement issued on Monday by Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy…

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have sustained offensive operations across multiple fronts in Borno State, successfully thwarting coordinated terrorist attacks and neutralised several fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). In a statement issued on Sunday by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the military disclosed that troops demonstrated combat superiority by repelling simultaneous terrorist assaults in Limankara and Kukawa on the night of February 20, 2026, further tightening operational pressure on insurgent enclaves…

The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s strategic commitment to strengthening maritime security cooperation in West Africa following his participation in the Fifth Meeting of the ECOWAS Sub-Committee of Chiefs of the Naval Staff held in Accra, Ghana, from 16 to 20 February 2026. Vice Admiral Abbas joined fellow Chiefs of Naval Staff from ECOWAS member states at the high-level meeting, which also brought together the ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, directors of regional maritime security centres, representatives…

The Acting Director of Naval Information, Captain Abiodun Abidemi Folorunsho, has led a series of strategic media engagements in Lagos aimed at strengthening collaboration between the Nigerian Navy and key media stakeholders as part of efforts to enhance transparency and effective communication on naval operations. The engagements, held from February 17 to 19, 2026, formed part of the Navy’s ongoing initiative to deepen relations with the media and promote accurate, timely dissemination of information on maritime security and national defence activities. During the three-day visit, Captain Folorunsho interacted with management…

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Miller G. Dantawaye, today Saturday undertook an extensive monitoring tour of polling units across the Area Councils of Abuja to assess security deployment and ensure a peaceful electoral process. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, the inspection conducted on February 21, 2026, covered several locations, with particular focus on remote and border communities, including Igu Village in Bwari Area Council, Yangoji in Kwali Area Council, Giri in Gwagwalada Area Council, as well as polling…

The Nigerian Navy has commissioned a Chief of the Naval Staff Special Intervention Quick Impact Project (CNS SQIP) in Afaraukwu, Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, aimed at enhancing education, digital access, and community welfare. The project, inaugurated on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, delivered renovated classrooms, a fully equipped 28-computer Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centre, a reactivated borehole, and upgraded sanitation facilities at Union Primary School. The intervention forms part of the Navy’s Civil–Military Cooperation initiatives designed to support grassroots development and strengthen relations with host communities.…

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East) under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have successfully thwarted a terrorist attack, neutralised insurgents, and rescued abducted civilians during coordinated offensive and stabilisation operations conducted across the North-East theatre between February 20 and 21, 2026. According to a statement issued by the Media Information Officer of the task force, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the troops recorded significant operational successes while sustaining aggressive clearance and patrol activities aimed at denying terrorist elements freedom of action in the region. In one of the major encounters, troops…

The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has approved the appointment of Commodore Reginald Odeodi Adoki as the new Commander of the Maritime Guard Command at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Commodore Adoki succeeded Commodore H.C. Oriekeze, who has been redeployed following the latest restructuring within the service. A Principal Warfare Officer with over 25 years of experience, Adoki bring extensive expertise spanning communication and intelligence, operations, training, and staff duties. Throughout his career, he has commanded several Nigerian Navy ships, including NNS ANDONI,…

The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening defence cooperation with Pakistan as both countries move to strengthen joint responses to evolving security challenges. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, made this known on Friday while receiving Pakistan’s Defence Adviser to Nigeria, Colonel Kamran Mushtaq, at Army Headquarters in Abuja. The meeting focused on expanding bilateral military collaboration to enhance operational effectiveness and collective security. Shaibu described Nigeria–Pakistan military relations as longstanding and strategically significant, noting that increased cooperation in joint training, intelligence sharing, defence technology,…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have recorded major operational gains across the country, neutralised terrorists, rescued kidnapped victims, arrested criminal suspects, and recovered large caches of arms and ammunition in coordinated military operations conducted between February 13 and 19, 2026. This was disclosed in a release signed by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, who said ongoing intelligence-driven operations by troops across various theatres continue to significantly degrade terrorist capabilities while strengthening security and restoring public confidence in affected communities. According to the military, troops sustained…