Soldiers Rescue 14 Kidnapped Victims in Katsina
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 14 kidnapped victims during a counter-terrorism operation in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The victims, comprising six males and eight females, were rescued on Tuesday, August 18, after troops received intelligence about terrorists moving with kidnapped persons […]
Police, Army Deepen Security Collaboration in FCT
By Oluwakemi Kindness The FCT Police Command and the Army Headquarters Garrison have pledged to strengthen intelligence sharing and joint operations to improve security in the Federal Capital Territory. The commitment followed a meeting between the FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Sanusi, and the Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison, Major General JR Lar, in Abuja […]
Troops Kill 40 Bandits, Eight Commanders in Katsina Raid
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Security forces have killed more than 40 suspected bandits, including eight senior commanders, after repelling a large-scale attack on Guga community in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State. The operation involved local hunters, the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC) and troops of the Nigerian Army’s 17 Brigade. Security sources said […]
Troops Rescue Two Kidnap Victims in Taraba
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued two kidnapped victims during a security operation in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation followed credible intelligence on kidnapping activities around the Lande Jessi area. According to the army, armed criminals invaded Tashan […]
Troops Foil Terror Attack, Evacuate Students in Borno
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have foiled an attempted terrorist infiltration on a military base and safely evacuated 21 female students following intelligence about a planned attack in Borno State. According to operational reports released on Monday, troops also arrested a suspected cross-border kidnapper linked to a kidnapping syndicate operating between […]
Army Declares Soldier Wanted Over Uniforms Sale to Terrorists
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Army has declared one of its personnel, Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu, wanted over his alleged involvement in the illegal sale and supply of military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations at the Headquarters Nigerian […]
Tinubu Hails Joint US-Nigeria Operation That Killed ISIS Leader
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has praised the joint operation by Nigerian and United States forces that killed wanted ISIS commander Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, describing it as a major blow against terrorism. Tinubu, in a statement on Saturday, says he expects “more decisive strikes” against terrorist enclaves across Nigeria following the operation in the Lake […]
FCT Police Announce Movement Restriction Ahead of 2026 FCT Elections
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced a restriction of movement across the FCT from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday, February 21, 2026, as part of security measures for the 2026 Area Council Elections. The restriction, which exempts essential service providers and accredited election officials, forms part of […]
Fake News, Deepfakes Undermining National Security- Chief of Army Staff
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called for stronger collaboration between the military and the media to combat the rising threat of fake news, manipulated images, and deepfakes, which he described as serious dangers to national security and public trust. Oluyede, represented by the Commander, Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare […]