Category: Security

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has emphasised the need for enhanced collaboration among local and international stakeholders in the fight against cybercrime. This position was disclosed by the Director of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center, Akaninyene Ezima, during a familiarisation visit by members of the Joint Case Team on Cybercrime (JCTC) to the Centre’s office in Abuja. The JCTC is a multi-agency task force comprising representatives from the Office of the National Security Adviser, Federal Ministry of Justice, Nigeria Police Force, National Agency for the Prohibition…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has inaugurated a General Court Martial to try 36 serving military personnel accused of breaching national security, including alleged involvement in a mutiny aimed at overthrowing the government. The development followed an earlier statement issued by the DHQ on January 26, 2026, addressing concerns related to the matter. The Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, confirmed the inauguration, describing it as a critical step toward reinforcing discipline, accountability, and the Armed Forces’ commitment to protecting Nigeria’s sovereignty and constitutional order. According to him, proceedings…

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have successfully foiled a coordinated terrorist attack on Kukareta in the early hours of Thursday, inflicting heavy losses on the assailants and recovered a cache of weapons. The troops, operating under Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force (North East), repelled the attack which began shortly after midnight and lasted until about 3:00 a.m. According to military authorities, the insurgents were met with a swift and coordinated response that forced them into a chaotic retreat. During the engagement, at least 24 terrorists were neutralised, while…

The Nigerian Navy has successfully contained a fire outbreak at the Nigerian Correctional Service Quarters in Kirikiri, Apapa area of Lagos, preventing what could have escalated into a major disaster. The incident, which occurred at about 11:00 p.m. on April 22, 2026, reportedly began after a gas cylinder explosion in one of the residential buildings within the quarters. The fire quickly spread to a nearby structure, raising concerns among residents. In a swift emergency response, personnel from Nigerian Navy Ship WEY, alongside the Naval Ordnance Depot, deployed two fire trucks…

The Nigerian Navy has recorded significant operational successes in ongoing counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency efforts under Operation Fasan Yamma in the North-West region, reinforcing its role in joint security operations across the country. In a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Navy disclosed that its troops carried out a series of coordinated offensives against violent extremist insurgents (VEIs), leading to the rescue of kidnapped victims and the neutralisation of criminal elements. On April 18, 2026, personnel deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ibira…

In a significant move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s internal security framework, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has paid a historic courtesy visit to the national headquarters of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Abuja. The visit, described as the first of its kind, was designed to deepen collaboration between the NSCDC and the Nigeria Police Force in addressing evolving security challenges across the country. Speaking during the engagement with the NSCDC Commandant General, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, and senior officers, the IGP emphasized the…

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Olufemi Oluyede, has charged troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to sustain and intensify ongoing military operations against bandits and other criminal elements operating in Nigeria’s North West, insisting that the country must be made safe at all costs. General Oluyede gave the charge during an operational visit to the Headquarters, Theatre Command Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in Gusau, Zamfara State. The visit was aimed at assessing operational readiness, addressing challenges facing troops, and boosting morale in the ongoing campaign against…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria have recorded significant operational gains across various theatres of operation between April 10 and 16, 2026, intensifying pressure on terrorist groups, kidnappers, and other criminal elements nationwide. According to the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, troops operating under various Joint Task Forces neutralised terrorists, arrested numerous suspects, rescued kidnapped victims, and intercepted arms, ammunition, and logistics supplies meant for criminal networks. In the North East, troops of Operation HADIN KAI sustained aggressive operations against Boko Haram, ISWAP, and JAS terrorists, leading…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, hosted the Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Ayo Omotayo, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja to explore avenues for enhanced institutional collaboration. Omotayo was accompanied by retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Leye Oyebade, and policy expert Garba Malumfashi. Discussions at the meeting centered on strengthening partnerships between the Nigeria Police Force and NIPSS, particularly in key areas such as national security, strategic leadership, capacity development, and policy support. Speaking during the visit, Omotayo…