Category: Security

The Save the Children has commended the Nigeria Police Force Schools Protection Squad (SPS) for its dedication to safeguarding educational institutions, enhancing community safety, and strengthening rapid response mechanisms across the country. This commendation was delivered during a courtesy visit by the Country Director of Save the Children, Duncan Harvey, and members of the organisation’s senior management team to the Force Headquarters in Abuja. They were received by the Commissioner of Police, Schools Protection Squad, Abayomi Shogunle, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police. The visit forms part of ongoing…

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has intensified efforts to bolster security coordination in Abuja with strategic visits to key sister agencies. Sanusi, who paid familiarization visits on Wednesday to the Commander of the Guards Brigade, Brigadier General A.O. Onasanya, and the Controller of Customs, FCT Area Command, Comptroller V.C. Aliboh, said the initiative is part of ongoing measures to strengthen inter-agency collaboration within the capital. The visits, according to the police chief, are aimed at enhancing operational synergy, promoting intelligence sharing, and ensuring…

The Nigerian Army has intensified efforts to enhance professionalism and operational efficiency with the commencement of a four-day, bi-annual Career Planning Seminar for soldiers at the Army War College Nigeria. The seminar, which began on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Abuja, is part of a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening human resource development and preparing soldiers for a structured and successful career path. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, described the seminar’s theme “Career Planning in the Nigerian Army for Soldiers:…

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has intensified efforts to bolster security coordination in Abuja through a series of high-level familiarization visits to key sister security agencies. During the visits held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the CP engaged with top military and intelligence officials, including the Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison, Maj. Gen. W.M. Dangana; the Commander, Naval Base Abuja, Commodore O.E. Oladipo; the Commander, 053 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Camp, Air Commodore Imoke Emeng-Imoke; and the State Director of Security, FCT Command, U.N.…

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to inter-agency collaboration, innovation, and national development as part of preparations for the African International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) 2026. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the assurance on Tuesday when he received a delegation led by Major General Umar Alkali on a courtesy visit in his office. Speaking during the engagement, the Minister described the AFRIDEX initiative as “a very special programme,” stressing that meaningful progress in Nigeria’s defence and security architecture can only be achieved through strong collaboration among institutions…

Troops of Sector 3, Joint Task Force (North East), under Operation HADIN KAI, have repelled an isolated terrorist infiltration attack on their position at Charlie 13 location in Monguno, Borno State. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Media Information Officer of the operation, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the incident occurred in the late hours of April 12, 2026, when troops came under attack from terrorists. The troops engaged the assailants in a fierce gun battle, eventually forcing them to retreat while maintaining control of the location. However,…

Troops of the Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have intercepted and arrested two motor tankers MKPODU and WESTAF for alleged involvement in crude oil theft within the Calabar/Akwa Ibom maritime corridor. The operation, carried out on the night of April 8, 2026, followed credible intelligence reports indicating ongoing illegal siphoning activities at an offshore wellhead within the joint operational area of OPDS and the Eastern Naval Command. The vessels were apprehended with a combined crew strength of 26. Motor Tanker MKPODU was intercepted while actively siphoning crude…

Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have recorded a major operational success in Plateau State, neutralised several terrorists and recovered arms and logistics supplies during coordinated clearance operations in Wase and Kanam Local Government Areas. The operation, carried out in collaboration with local vigilante groups, targeted terrorist enclaves in Daba and Seri villages under the ongoing offensive codenamed Operation WUTAN DAJI. Military sources said the action forms part of sustained efforts to dismantle criminal networks and restore security along known terrorist corridors in the state. At about 8:30 a.m. on April…