Anambra: Troops Destroy Terrorist Camp, Rescue 3 Hostages, Recover 5 Guns, 211 Rounds Troops of the Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA, have dismantled a terrorist and kidnapping syndicate’s camp in Anambra State, recovering five firearms, 211 rounds of ammunition and other operational equipment. The operation, conducted by troops of 185 Battalion in
Army Chief Calls for Stronger ECOWAS Security Cooperation Against Emerging Threats The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has called for stronger regional security cooperation and defence partnerships among Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member states to address contemporary and emerging security threats across the subregion. Shaibu made the call
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled two separate kidnapping attempts and rescued 10 victims in Zamfara State as part of ongoing operations to restore peace and security across the North-West. The troops recorded the successes on Sunday, September 27, 2026, during separate operations in Tsafe and Maru Local Government Areas of the
Troops Raid Terrorists Den, Rescue 14 Hostages in Katsina Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 14 kidnapped victims and recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and a motorcycle during clearance operations in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The operation, conducted on Friday, September 25, 2026, was part of ongoing efforts by
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old suspected kidnapper and cattle rustler and recovered a cine-camera drone during separate clearance operations conducted across the state. The operations, carried out along the Kano-Kaduna and Kano-Katsina border corridors, were conducted in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on
Death in Custody: NSCDC Detains 24 Personnel The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has detained 24 personnel in connection with the deaths of 33 suspected illegal miners in Niger State, as the Corps ordered its flag to fly at half-mast across all formations for three days in honour of the victims. The Corps
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has imposed a 24-hour curfew across the state following protests and destruction of property triggered by the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. Bago announced the curfew on Friday during a press conference, saying it would take effect
DSS Re-arraigns 5 Ansaru Leaders Over Oyo School Abduction The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday re-arraigned five alleged leaders of the proscribed terrorist group, Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina Fi Biladis Sudan (Ansaru), over their alleged involvement in the kidnapping of about 46 pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo
Troops Rescue 22 Abducted Victims in Niger, Recover 3 Motorcycles Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 18 Brigade have rescued 22 kidnapped victims during an operation in Muchiya village, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. The operation was conducted on September 15, 2026, when troops of the 18 Brigade Garrison, in conjunction with personnel of
At least six commuters were killed and two others injured when suspected gunmen opened fire on a commercial bus at Dungus Kuru T-junction, near Science School, in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2026, less than 24 hours after three young