The Nigeria Customs Service has warned smugglers and other economic saboteurs operating across Adamawa and Taraba states to abandon illicit activities or face prosecution, asset forfeiture and other sanctions prescribed by law. The Customs Area Controller, Adamawa/Taraba Area Command, Comptroller Mohammed Tako, issued the warning on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, during a press briefing
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser Tactical Team, have neutralised more than 21 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during a major offensive in the Kopre Mountain area of Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The operation, conducted in the early
Military Arrests 2 Suspected Terrorist Collaborators, Recover Cash, Phones in Adamawa Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected associates of terrorists, including an alleged logistics vendor, during an intelligence-led operation in Mubi, Adamawa State. The operation was conducted at about 9:50 p.m. on August 6, 2026, by troops of the 247 Reconnaissance Battalion,
Two inmates, who are described by security sources as politically exposed suspects, have allegedly escaped from the Security Custodial Centre in Jimeta, Yola. Security agencies have reportedly launched a manhunt for the fugitives. Sources indicate they were brought to the Jimeta Custodial Centre approximately three weeks ago, following a security crackdown on suspected political thugs