Category: Security

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting civilians while intensifying operational pressure on terrorist groups across the country’s conflict zones. Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, made this known on Monday during the inauguration of the Basic Civilian Harm Mitigation (CHM) Course 1/2026 at the Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre (AWDC) in Abuja. Aneke said ongoing joint military operations have significantly limited the operational freedom of terrorist elements, forcing them to resort to desperate tactics. He noted that the NAF, working…

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) under Operation HADIN KAI have successfully repelled multiple coordinated attacks launched by suspected ISWAP terrorists on several military positions across the North East. The attacks, which occurred between Sunday night and the early hours of Monday, targeted military locations in Delwa, Goniri, Kukawa, Mainok, as well as a troops’ harbour position deep inside the Sambisa Forest. According to the military, the terrorists launched the assaults simultaneously from different directions in what appeared to be an attempt to overwhelm the troops. Despite the…

Troops of the Nigerian Army under the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised three terrorists and recovered weapons following a fierce gun battle in Kadam Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The operation, carried out by troops of the Chief of Army Staff Special Intervention Battalion 7 in collaboration with the 8 Division Strike Team, was launched after credible intelligence revealed that more than 100 terrorists had assembled deep within Kadam Forest to coordinate attacks and kidnappings targeting nearby communities. According to a statement…

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of Operation HADIN KAI to remain vigilant and maintain an aggressive posture in ongoing efforts to eliminate remaining terrorist elements in Nigeria’s North-East. Shaibu gave the directive during an operational assessment visit to the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI, in Maiduguri on Saturday. The visit, according to the Army Chief, was aimed at assessing the security situation in the theatre, evaluating operational effectiveness, strengthening strategic alignment and enhancing collaboration with relevant security stakeholders…

The Nigerian Navy has recorded another operational success under its flagship maritime security initiative, Operation Delta Sentinel, disrupted illegal crude oil refining activities in the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni area of Rivers State. The operation was carried out by the patrol team of Nigerian Navy Ship Pathfinder Anti-Crude Oil Theft Unit, which uncovered a tampered wellhead belonging to Renaissance African Energy Limited. The wellhead had reportedly been illegally connected to an improvised pipeline used to siphon crude oil into dugout pits for illegal refining. Further exploitation of the area led to the dismantling…

The Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, on Friday paid tribute to officers and soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty, assuring that their sacrifices would never be forgotten. The solemn burial ceremony for the fallen troops was held at the Maimalari Military Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri. Speaking during the ceremony, Major General Abubakar described the moment as a painful reminder of the price paid by members of the armed forces in the defence of the…

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) under Operation Hadin Kai have successfully repelled coordinated attacks launched by terrorists on several military locations in Borno State, neutralising multiple insurgent leaders and fighters during intense overnight battles. The attacks targeted troops’ locations in Konduga, Marte, Jakana and Mainok between about 10:30 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., according to a statement issued by the Media Information Officer of the operation, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba. He said the terrorists attempted to overrun the military positions in a coordinated assault but were met with…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have intensified military operations across the country, neutralising scores of terrorists, arresting several criminal suspects, rescuing kidnapped victims and dismantling illegal refining sites as part of ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity. This was disclosed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, during a press briefing on military operations conducted between February 28 and March 6, 2026. Onoja said troops operating under various Joint Task Forces across the country carried out coordinated kinetic and non-kinetic operations targeting terrorists, kidnappers, oil thieves…

The Nigerian Navy has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening transparency and governance in Nigeria’s maritime sector through closer collaboration with the Equipment Leasing Registration Authority (ELRA). The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, gave the assurance on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, while receiving the leadership of ELRA during a courtesy visit to Naval Headquarters in Abuja. According to the naval chief, improved documentation, traceability and accountability of maritime assets are critical elements for effective maritime security operations within Nigeria’s territorial waters. Vice Admiral Abbas emphasized that the…

The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for providing the Nigerian Army with sophisticated weapons and critical military equipment to confront emerging security threats across the country.   Governor Alia gave the commendation on Thursday when he received the Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, during a courtesy visit at the Government House in Makurdi. According to the governor, the Federal Government’s support in equipping the Nigerian Army with modern weapons and combat platforms has significantly strengthened the capacity of troops to address…