Category: Security

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully repelled a multi-front attack by ISWAP terrorists on a forward operating base in Mandaragirau, Borno State, inflicted heavy casualties on the insurgents. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, was met with a coordinated response by ground forces, supported by the Air Component of the operation. Military sources said the troops engaged the attackers decisively, forcing them into a disorderly retreat. During the encounter and subsequent pursuit along the terrorists’ withdrawal routes, about 38 insurgents were neutralised. Eight bodies were…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has rejected as “misleading and distorted” a viral social media post misrepresenting remarks by the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, on Operation Safe Corridor. In a statement on Thursday, Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, said the post, mainly circulating on Facebook, selectively highlighted certain phrases while ignoring the full context, falsely suggesting that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) are prioritising leniency for terrorists over justice for victims. DHQ clarified that Operation Safe Corridor is not an amnesty programme but a carefully…

The Nigerian Navy and the Nigeria Police Force have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration to enhance national security. This followed a meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Naval Headquarters in Abuja, where the Chief of the Naval Staff, Idi Abbas, received the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu. During the visit, the IGP commended the existing synergy between both institutions, stressed the importance of intelligence-driven policing, joint investigations, and capacity-building through training. He also sought sustained operational support from the Navy, particularly in tackling emerging security threats.…

Troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA have intensified military operations against terrorist enclaves across Sokoto, Zamfara, and Kebbi States, reinforcing their commitment to protecting communities and neutralizing insurgent threats. On 25 March 2026, in Sokoto State, soldiers of the COAS Intervention Battalion VII, under Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, engaged terrorists in Magonho Forest, eliminating three bandits and recovering three AK-47 rifles alongside motorcycles. In Zamfara State, troops executed a precision ambush along the Gada Maya–Makakari Village road, neutralizing two terrorists and forcing others to retreat. The operation led…

The Niger State Police Command has announced a series of community-focused activities to commemorate the 2026 National Police Day, themed “Community Partnership; Building Trust”. According to a statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the celebrations will begin on Monday, 30th March 2026, with environmental sanitation exercises across all police division communities in the state. On the same day, the Police Medical Service will conduct medical outreach targeting vulnerable groups in Angwan-Daji, Angwan-Sarki, Limawa areas of Minna, and other residents seeking medical attention, from 7:00 am to…

The Nigerian Navy has demonstrated its commitment to personnel welfare with the donation of a fully completed two-bedroom apartment to the family of a fallen serviceman, Late Leading Marine Engineer Aminu A. The gesture, described as part of the Navy’s institutionalised welfare framework, honours the sacrifice of the officer who died in the line of duty during Operation FANSAN YAMMA in Zamfara State. Representing the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, at the handover ceremony, the Director of Veteran Affairs, Naval Headquarters, Rear Admiral Raheem Taofeek, said…

The Acting Director of Chaplain Services (Protestant) of the Nigerian Army, Colonel (Reverend) Bitrus Nyam, has called on troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) to fortify their faith and remain spiritually grounded as they continue operations against insurgents in the North East. This was contained in a statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, on Monday during a courtesy visit to the Theatre Command Headquarters at Maimalari Military Cantonment, Maiduguri, ahead of the Easter celebrations. Colonel Nyam explained…

The Director General of the Nigerian Army Finance Incorporation (NAFIC), Major General Julius Osifo, has called on troops of Operation HADIN KAI to take full advantage of existing welfare and financial support schemes aimed at improving their well-being and enhancing operational effectiveness. Maj Gen Osifo made the appeal on Monday, 23 March 2026, during a sensitisation tour to Headquarters Theatre Command, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, at Maimalari Military Cantonment, Maiduguri. He explained that NAFIC oversee key welfare initiatives, including the Nigerian Army Benevolent Fund, Group Life…

Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE have intensified intelligence-driven operations across Benue State, dismantling criminal networks and thwarting cattle rustling activities in a major pre-wet season security push aimed at safeguarding farming communities. The coordinated offensive, conducted on 23 March 2026, saw troops at Ayilamo respond swiftly to actionable intelligence from residents of Anyiin on suspected rustling activities along the Anyiin–Ugba road. In a joint raid with operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Agro Rangers, four suspects were apprehended with remnants of butchered cattle. The suspects were…

The Nigerian Navy has unveiled plans to strengthen maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea through a multinational initiative, while seeking robust collaboration from Denmark to support the effort. Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, made this known in Abuja during a meeting with Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, Jen Ole Bach Hansen, at Naval Headquarters. He reaffirmed the Navy’s leadership role in coordinating a regional maritime security framework aimed at safeguarding critical international shipping routes. Vice Admiral Abbas highlighted the steady growth in defence ties between Nigeria…