Category: Security

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…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has successfully concluded a four-day Capacity Building and Regional Doctrine Workshop organized by the Joint Doctrine and Warfare Centre (JDWC) at the Army War College Nigeria, Abuja, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Nigeria’s military operations and regional cooperation. Delivering the closing remarks on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General OO Oluyede, the Chief of Defence Policy and Plans, Air Vice Marshal FO Edosa, described the establishment of the JDWC as a decisive move to enhance the operational effectiveness of the Armed Forces…

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have intensified counter-insurgency operations across Adamawa and Borno states, leading to the arrest of suspected Boko Haram collaborators and the neutralisation of insurgents during coordinated offensives. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Media Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, troops operating under Sector 4 and the 28 Task Force Brigade, in collaboration with local vigilantes and hunters, apprehended a 28-year-old suspected terrorist logistics supplier, Ismail Muhammed, in the Visik General Area of Hong…

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the Armed Forces’ commitment to structured rehabilitation and reintegration of repentant insurgents as Nigeria move to expand Operation SAFE CORRIDOR across multiple regions of the country. This assurance was conveyed during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting convened by Defence Headquarters in collaboration with Operation SAFE CORRIDOR at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja, to finalise modalities for transferring rehabilitated clients to national and state authorities for reintegration. The meeting drew participants from federal ministries, the Office of the National Security…

The Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), on Wednesday reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening security operations in the North-West during his maiden visit to Headquarters Joint Task Force Operation FANSAN YAMMA (HQ JTF OPFY). On arrival, General Musa was received by the Theatre Commander, Major General WB Idris, alongside the General Officer Commanding 8 Division/Commander Sector 2 OPFY, the Commander 1 Brigade, and the Commander of the Nigerian Air Force Quick Response Group (NAF QRG). The visit coincided with the commissioning of newly procured Armoured…

The Defence Attachés of the United Kingdom and Germany to Nigeria have reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to supporting Nigeria’s fight against terrorism and insurgency following a strategic visit to the Headquarters Theatre Command of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) in Maiduguri. The UK Defence Attaché, Brigadier Tom Harper, and his German counterpart, Colonel Boris Bovecamp, made the pledge during their historic visit to the theatre on Wednesday, February 18, according to a statement issued by the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has emphasised that sustainable welfare for military veterans must be driven by deliberate policy frameworks, predictable funding structures and coordinated institutional mechanisms capable of delivering long-term impact. The Army Chief made this known on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, while receiving the Chairperson of the National Council of the Nigerian Legion, Grace Morenike Henry, during a courtesy visit at the Army Headquarters in Abuja. Shaibu stated that the strength of any professional military institution lies not only in operational effectiveness but…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrival of approximately 100 United States military personnel and their equipment at Bauchi Airfield, as part of a planned military cooperation initiative with Nigeria. According to a release signed by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, the deployment followed a formal request by the Federal Government of Nigeria to the US government for technical support, specialized training, and intelligence-sharing aimed at enhancing the operational capacity of the Nigerian Armed Forces. “The US personnel are technical specialists serving strictly in an advisory…