Category: Security

Chief of Naval Staff visits Borno, boosts morale of Troops, reaffirms commitment to Counterterrorism

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, on Saturday undertook a one-day operational visit to Borno State to assess the operational readiness of Nigerian Navy personnel and boost the morale of frontline troops battling insurgency in the Lake Chad region.   Vice Admiral Ogalla’s first port of call was the Naval Base Lake Chad (NBLC), where he commended officers and ratings of the Nigerian Navy for their bravery and resilience in the ongoing war against Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists. His visit followed the successful…

Nigeria’s First Female Fighter Pilot, Flt Lt Kafayat Sanni, wins Top honours at Ghana’s Defence College

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Flight Lieutenant Kafayat Omolara Sanni, Nigeria’s trailblazing first female fighter pilot, has added another feather to her cap by clinching two prestigious awards at the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC), Accra. At the graduation ceremony held on 20 June 2025, Flt Lt Sanni was named the “Best Allied Student” and also received the award for the “Best Assistant Commandant Paper.” The event drew top military officials and dignitaries from across Africa, highlighting the strategic importance of regional defence cooperation and excellence.   Flight Lieutenant Sanni first gained…

Nigerian Navy reaffirms commitment to fitness, discipline during Q2 Route March in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, has reiterated the importance of physical and mental fitness in enhancing operational readiness and national security, as officers and ratings of the Nigerian Navy participated in the 2025 Second Quarter Route March held at the Naval Unit, Admiralty Estate, Abuja. Delivering a goodwill message on behalf of the CNS, Rear Admiral Julius Nwagu emphasized that the route march was organized not only as a show of force, but also to promote mental alertness, physical fitness, esprit de corps, and…

Nigerian Navy Graduates 175 Ratings at Logistics College Dawakin Tofa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy Logistics College, Dawakin Tofa, held a combined graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 19, 2025, for 175 Under Training (UT) Ratings who successfully completed their respective courses. The graduands comprised participants of the Petty Officer Qualifying Course (POQC) Batch 46, Leading Seaman Qualifying Course (LSQC) Batch 46, Basic Qualifying Course (BQC) Batch 54, and Basic Project Qualifying Course (BPQC) Batch 02. Speaking at the ceremony, the Commandant of the College, Rear Admiral Emmanuel Chukwuma Anakwe, conferred certificates on the graduating students and commended them for their resilience, discipline,…

Over ₦250m Oil Theft foiled as Military crushes Terror Cells across Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Armed Forces of Nigeria have continued their intensified operations against terrorists, bandits, and oil thieves across various regions, recording significant breakthroughs during the week ending 20 June 2025. Disclosing this in Abuja, the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, said troops sustained pressure on criminal elements through kinetic and non-kinetic operations in the North East, North West, North Central, South South, and South East, resulting in the recovery of large quantities of weapons, dismantling of criminal networks, rescue of kidnapped victims, and the surrender of terrorists. In…

Troops of Operation Fasan Yamma Kill Eight Bandits in Katsina State encounter

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of the 17 Brigade, operating under Operation Fasan Yamma, neutralised eight bandits in a successful early morning encounter along the Kurfi–Batsari Road in Katsina State on Tuesday, June 18, 2025. The incident occurred around 5:00 a.m. when troops stationed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kurfi engaged terrorists attempting to launch an attack in the area. The gun battle, which lasted for some time, ended in victory for the troops who overpowered the assailants, foiled their plans. During the operation, five AK-47 rifles, six magazines, and 13 rounds of…

DHQ refutes allegations of military sabotage in Yelwata massacre

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed recent claims suggesting that internal sabotage within the Nigerian military contributed to the massacre in Yelwata, Benue State, described the allegations as baseless and unsupported by credible evidence.   In a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the military emphasized that it was not responsible for the killings and reiterated its commitment to safeguarding civilian lives and upholding the rule of law.   The statement said”The Nigerian military has consistently denied any involvement in the Yelwata incident. “There…

Chief Of Naval Staff commences Three-Day working visit to Denmark

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, on Monday, 16th June 2025, began a three-day working visit to the Kingdom of Denmark. The visit, at the invitation of the Royal Danish Navy, is aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and maritime security collaboration between the two countries. Day one of the visit featured a symbolic boat cruise led by the Admiral of the Danish Navy, Rear Admiral Søren Kjeldsen. Vice Admiral Ogalla was accompanied on the tour by Nigeria’s Acting Ambassador to Sweden and the Nordic…

Nigeria Military sustains onslaught against terrorists, oil thieves other criminal elements …. rescue over 20 Kidnap victims, recover arms, destroy illegal Refineries worth millions

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has continued its aggressive operations across the country, dealing decisive blows to terrorists, oil thieves, and other criminal elements. This was disclosed by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, during the bi-weekly media briefing held today, Thursday, 13th June 2025, at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. Addressing Defence Correspondents, Major General Kangye noted that the military remained committed to protecting lives, defending national assets, and ensuring peace and security across all regions of Nigeria. According to him, troops conducted a series of…

Troops of Operation Fasan Yamma neutralize Notorious Terror Kingpins in Zamfara

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a major breakthrough in the ongoing fight against terrorism in the North-West, troops of the Mobile Strike Team (MST) under Operation Fasan Yamma (OPFY) have neutralized several notorious terrorists during a successful offensive operation in Ƙunchin Kalgo, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The operation, carried out on 10 June 2025, led to the killing of a dreaded terrorist commander known as Auta, alongside his associates Abdul Jamilu and Salisu, all of whom were linked to numerous violent attacks and acts of terror in the region. According to…