Category: Security

The Headquarters Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating on some television stations and social media platforms regarding the recent terrorist attack on troops’ position in Benisheikh, Borno State. In a statement issued on Friday by the Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the military said the narratives often accompanied by unrelated photos and videos were deliberately crafted to distort facts, undermine ongoing operations, and erode public confidence in the Armed Forces. OPHK specifically refuted claims that 17 soldiers, including a Brigade Commander, were…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reiterated the Nigerian Army’s determination to decisively defeat all security threats confronting the nation, assuring that troops remain resolute despite recent operational challenges. General Shaibu gave the assurance on Friday during an operational visit to Yobe State, where he was received by Governor Mai Mala Buni at the Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo Airport. The visit, according to military authorities, was aimed at boosting troop morale and assessing the evolving security situation in the North East. Addressing troops and stakeholders,…

The Nigerian Navy has recorded major operational gains in the first quarter of 2026 under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, a maritime security initiative launched on 13 January 2026 to intensify the fight against crude oil theft and illegal refining activities in the Niger Delta. According to a statement by Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, Director of Naval Information, the operation which replaced Operation DELTA SANITY II was designed to enhance maritime surveillance, strengthen intelligence coordination, and introduce a structured quarterly review system aimed at improving operational efficiency across Nigeria’s maritime domain. Between…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has announced extensive operational successes across all theatres of operation between 3 and 9 April 2026, highlighting sustained gains against terrorist groups and criminal networks nationwide, alongside the loss of personnel during a deadly encounter in Borno State. In a press briefing by the Directorate of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja,the military said coordinated operations under various Joint Task Forces led to the disruption of terrorist activities, recovery of arms and ammunition, rescue of kidnapped civilians, and dismantling of criminal enclaves across…

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have successfully foiled a coordinated terrorist attack on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State, reinforcing ongoing military efforts to combat insurgency in Nigeria’s North-East. The attack, which occurred at about 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026, saw insurgents attempt to breach the defensive perimeter of the military formation. However, troops, led by the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, mounted a swift and decisive counteroffensive, engaged the attackers with superior firepower and forced them to retreat in disarray. According to…

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has stressed the importance of sustained collaboration among key stakeholders in securing Nigeria’s maritime domain. He made this known on Tuesday while receiving the Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director of New Guard Security & Consultancy Services Limited (NGSCL), Major General Jamil Sarham (Rtd), during a courtesy visit to the Naval Headquarters in Abuja. Speaking during the meeting, the NGSCL boss explained that the company serves as a coordinating interface between government security agencies and Private Security Companies (PSCs), with the…

The Nigerian Navy has expressed its readiness to collaborate with relevant organisations to strengthen indigenous shipbuilding capacity and enhance naval operations across the country. The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, made this known during a courtesy visit by the Managing Director of ASELSAN Nigeria Limited, Mr. Amadou Ndongo Thiam, to the Naval Headquarters in Abuja. Vice Admiral Abbas said the engagement aligns with the Navy’s strategic objective of promoting local content development, encouraging technology transfer, and building sustainable operational capabilities within Nigeria’s maritime defence sector.…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has unveiled a comprehensive reform agenda for the Nigeria Police Force, declared the start of a “new era” focused on accountability, professionalism, and public trust. Speaking at the second edition of the National Police Day Grand Parade held at Eagle Square, Disu said the Force must undergo a fundamental transformation to meet the expectations of Nigerians. “This moment will define who we are, and who we must become,” he said, noting that the address marked his first national outing since assuming office.…

The Nigerian Army has refuted allegations made by a dismissed former soldier, Ex-Lance Corporal Rotimi Olamilekan, popularly known as “Soja Boi,” describing his claims on troop welfare, remuneration, and provision of uniforms as false and misleading. In a statement issued on April 7, 2026, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, said Olamilekan was not dismissed for “speaking the truth” but for repeated acts of indiscipline and violations of military regulations, including the Armed Forces Social Media Policy. According to the Army, his dismissal followed due process in…

The Nigerian Army has dismissed as false a viral social media report alleging an armed attack on the residence of Matthew Kukah and the Sokoto Catholic Cathedral. The denial was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 8 Division. Osoba described the report, which circulated widely on Facebook, as misleading and unfounded, stressed that no such incident occurred anywhere in Sokoto State. He further clarified that Bishop Kukah, who heads the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, remains safe and…