Category: Security

Troops Neutralize 92 Terrorists, Rescue 75 Hostages in One Week Operations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have recorded significant successes in various operations conducted across the country between 27 February and 6 March 2025, neutralizing 92 terrorists, arrested 111 suspects, and rescued 75 kidnapped victims.   This was disclosed at the bi-weekly press briefing held at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, today, Thursday, 6th March 2025, by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye.   According to Major General Kangye, the land component of the Armed Forces, in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), security…

CDS charges Armed Forces on Joint Logistics Efficiency as DHQ commences Tabletop Exercise

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General CG Musa, has charged the Armed Forces of Nigeria to prioritize efficiency and synergy in logistics operations to enhance joint military operations. He made this call while declaring open the Vertical Integrated Logistics Tabletop Exercise organized by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Department of Logistics in collaboration with the Vertical Integrated Logistics Approach (VILLA) at the Tukur Yusuf Buratai Hall, Army War College Nigeria (AWCN), Asokoro, Abuja.   Represented by Major General UU Bassey, the CDS described the three-day exercise, which runs from March…

PSC appoints Suleiman Amuda Yusuf, Rhoda Adetutu Olofu as New DIGs

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The Police Service Commission (PSC) has appointed two seasoned officers, AIG Suleiman Amuda Yusuf and AIG Rhoda Adetutu Olofu, as Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) to fill existing vacancies in the Nigeria Police Force.   The appointment was announced by the PSC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Ikechukwu Ani, on Wednesday, following the retirement of the DIGs previously in charge of Operations and Information and Communication Technology.   AIG Suleiman Amuda Yusuf, who previously served as AIG Zone 9 Umuahia, brings extensive experience to his new role, having held…

COAS Oluyede increases Troops’ Feeding Allowance, introduces Housing and Loan Schemes

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has announced an upward review of troops’ daily feeding allowance from N1,500 to N3,000, effective from March 5, 2025.   The announcement was made on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, during his address to officers and soldiers of the 81 Division at the 9th Brigade Parade Ground in Ikeja, Lagos, as part of his duty tour of project sites within the division’s area of responsibility.   General Oluyede expressed his dissatisfaction with the previous feeding allowance, emphasized his commitment to improving…

Nigerian military debunks allegations on Visa request for Invictus Games

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Defence Headquarters has refuted recent allegations regarding the Nigerian military’s visa requests for the Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada.   In a statement signed by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information, the military clarified that it received an official invitation to participate in the global sporting event, which celebrates wounded and recovering service personnel. Nigeria’s contingent consisted of three officers, 21 athletes, and a physiotherapist, with the Invictus Games Foundation covering accommodation and feeding costs.   However, despite all necessary arrangements, only 14 members of the team…

Nigeria Customs seizes over 1,500 Arms, hands over to NCCSALW

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully handed over 1,599 assorted arms and 2,298 live cartridges to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW).   The arms, seized in 2018 from three containers at the Tin Can Island Port, were officially transferred to the NCCSALW on Thursday, 13 February 2025, at the Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘A’, Ikeja, Lagos. In his speech,Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, emphasized that the handover demonstrates the NCS’s unwavering commitment to securing the nation’s borders and ensuring public…

Military sustains onslaught ,neutralizes 248 Terrorists, recovers arms and logistics

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Armed Forces of Nigeria have continued their relentless offensive against terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements, neutralizing 248 insurgents and arrested several others in the past week.   The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, disclosed this during a media briefing held today at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. He stated that troops also rescued 137 kidnapped victims across different theatres of operation.   According to Major General Kangye, troops recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition, including 176 AK-47 rifles, 48 pump-action guns, 2,032 rounds…

Edo Security Corps Rescues Traditional Ruler, Moves to Strengthen Fight Against Crime

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo State Security Corps has successfully rescued the Onogie of Udo-Eguare community, His Royal Highness (HRH) Friday Ehizojie, brought relief to the community after four days of anxiety following his abduction. The traditional ruler was kidnapped on Monday, February 3, 2025, alongside two others. Commander of the Corps, Mr. Friday Ibadin, a retired Commissioner of Police, commended the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo for its unwavering support and for providing a conducive environment for security agencies to operate effectively. He reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to ensuring the safety of…

CDS reaffirms commitment to Joint Operations at JTF Commanders Conference

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa has reaffirmed the commitment of the Armed Forces to strengthening joint operations across all theatres, as the three-day Joint Task Force (JTF) Commanders Conference concluded in Abuja.   In his closing remarks, the CDS commended participants for their dedication and insightful contributions, emphasized that the conference had provided a platform to evaluate operational challenges, enhance inter-agency collaboration, and adopt new strategies to tackle evolving security threats.   He highlighted the importance of the conference theme, “Enhancing Jointness Across all Theatres of Operation,”…

CDS engages Oil and Gas stakeholders in Port Harcourt, pledges commitment to achieving Presidential Oil Production Target

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has held a crucial meeting with key stakeholders in the oil and gas sector, aimed at addressing the challenges hindering the optimization of oil production in Nigeria. During the meeting, General Musa emphasized the critical role oil production plays in the socio-economic development of the country. He pointed to recent progress, highlighting Nigeria’s oil output of over 1.8 million barrels per day as evidence of significant strides made in boosting production. This achievement, according to General Musa, reflects the collective efforts…