Category: Security

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully repelled coordinated attacks by ISWAP fighters on multiple military locations in Borno State, dealing significant blows to the insurgents. The attempted assaults, which occurred in the early hours of March 16, 2026, targeted troop positions at Njimtilo, Baga, Buratai, and Damboa. According to military authorities, the attacks were launched from multiple directions in what appeared to be a desperate effort by the terrorists to overrun the formations and gain propaganda advantage. At Ajiri Cross, near Njimtilo, troops of Sector 1 detected and engaged…

Residents across Nigeria’s North East have been placed on high alert following a security advisory issued by the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), warning of a possible surge in suicide bombing attacks during the closing days of Ramadan. The advisory, released on Tuesday, comes in the wake of recent attacks in Maiduguri on Monday evening, which targeted crowded locations including Monday Market, the Post Office area, and the entrance of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), resulting in casualties. According to the military, intelligence…

The Nigerian Navy has intercepted about 3,950 litres of stolen petroleum products at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) area in Calabar, Cross River State, as part of ongoing operations to curb crude oil theft and other maritime crimes. The interception was carried out under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, following a directive by the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, to intensify efforts against crude oil theft and economic sabotage across Nigeria’s maritime domain. According to a statement issued by the Director of Naval Information, Captain AA Folorunsho, personnel…

The Nigerian Navy has destroyed an illegal crude oil storage site in the Bonny area of Rivers State as part of intensified operations to curb crude oil theft in the Niger Delta. The development followed renewed directives by the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, to strengthen the ongoing Operation Delta Sentinel aimed at tackling illegal bunkering and other maritime crimes. In a statement issued by the Director of Naval Information, Captain A. A. Folorunsho, the naval authorities said operatives attached to the Forward Operating Base (FOB)…

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have successfully repelled coordinated attacks by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Goniri, Yobe State, killing more than 20 insurgents, including a senior commander. The attack occurred from the night of Monday, March 9, through the early hours of Tuesday, March 10, when terrorists launched a multi-directional assault on troops deployed under Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force (North East). According to a statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, the terrorists were…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the Ministry of Defence have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s airpower capability and enhancing national security operations through closer institutional collaboration. This commitment was reiterated on Wednesday when the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Sunday Kelvin Aneke, received the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Richard Pheelangwah, during a familiarisation visit to the Nigerian Air Force Headquarters in Abuja. During the meeting, Air Marshal Aneke described the visit as timely, noting that the Air Force is currently expanding its operational engagements…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging advanced technology and strategic partnerships to strengthen national security, as it moves to deepen collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited. The Chief of the Air Staff, Sunday Kelvin Aneke, gave the assurance while receiving the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, during a courtesy visit to the Headquarters of the Nigerian Air Force in Abuja on Wednesday. Air Marshal Aneke said the visit highlights the growing importance of space-enabled capabilities in…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to strengthen training and institutional capacity in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) as part of efforts to enhance professionalism and accountability in military operations. The agreement was formalised on March 11, 2026, in Abuja when the Chief of the Air Staff, Sunday Kelvin Aneke, received the Head of Delegation of the ICRC, James Matthews, at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Air Force. Speaking during the meeting, Air Marshal Aneke described…

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has directed commanders of Nigerian Navy commands, units and establishments to intensify operations aimed at safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and combating criminal activities within the nation’s maritime domain. Vice Admiral Abbas gave the charge during a strategic meeting with Flag Officers Commanding, commanders of tri-service operations, operational bases and logistics groups at the Naval Headquarters on March 10, 2026. The Naval Chief emphasised the need for commanders to leverage intelligence and technology in naval operations while upholding the Nigerian…