Category: Military
NIGERIA POLICE FORCE EXTRADITE WANTED CYBER FRAUD SUSPECT “PUTSAMMY” TO U.S.
Abuja, Nigeria, Friday, May 15, 2026 The Nigeria Police Force has extradited a wanted cyber fraud suspect, Samuel Ugberease, popularly known as “Putsammy” and “Putput,” to the United States over allegations of online romance scams and wire fraud. In a statement issued by the Force, the suspect was formally handed over to U.S. authorities following…
Force Commander MNJTF Visits OPHK, Seeks Stronger Collaboration Against Terrorism
Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria,May 12, 2026 The Force Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force, Saidu Audu, has visited the Headquarters of Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri, Borno State, as part of efforts to strengthen collaborative counter-terrorism operations in the North-East. During the operational visit, Major General Audu received a comprehensive briefing on the activities…
70 Bandits Eliminated in Shiroro Air Strike, Not Civilians — DHQ
Abuja, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports alleging civilian casualties during a recent aerial interdiction operation in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, insisting that the strikes targeted armed bandits and terrorist enclaves. In a statement issued by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Michael Onoja, the military said the…
Nigerian Army Eliminates Terrorists in Kogi State
Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria, May 10, 2026 The Nigerian Army has eliminated suspected terrorists operating within Kogi State during a coordinated security operation along bandit crossing points in the Adankolo Forest Reserve area of Lokoja Local Government Area. According to a statement by Hassan Abdullahi, troops of the 12 Brigade Quick Response Group acted on…
Troops Eliminate Three Terrorists, Recover Arms in Zamfara State
Zamfara State, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 Troops of Sector Two, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have eliminated three terrorists during a military operation in Zamfara State and recovered several weapons and ammunition. According to a statement by the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Aliyu Danja, the operation was carried out…
Troops of 12 Brigade Rescue Kidnapped Victims, Foil Terrorist Logistics Movement in Kogi State
Kogi State, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 Troops of the Nigerian Army under 12 Brigade have rescued kidnapped victims and disrupted suspected terrorist logistics movement during coordinated operations in Kogi State. The operation, according to military sources, was part of ongoing efforts to deny criminal elements freedom of action and movement within the North Central region….
Nigeria, United States inaugurate defence working groups to strengthen security cooperation
Abuja, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 Nigeria and the United States of America have inaugurated the Defence Institutional Technical Working Groups (DITWGs) under the 2026 Defence Cooperation Roadmap, aimed at strengthening bilateral efforts to address terrorism, insecurity, and regional instability. The initiative, led on the Nigerian side by the Armed Forces of Nigeria, is designed…
Social media is not a battlefield command – why the Nigerian Army’s action against Justice Crack is a national security imperative
Abuja, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 Nigeria’s current security climate continues to place immense pressure on its armed forces, with ongoing operations across multiple regions confronting terrorism, banditry, and other asymmetric threats. In this context, concerns have emerged over the intersection of digital communication and national security, particularly following the recent actions of the Nigerian…
COAS REAFFIRMS ARMY’S GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL SECURITY
ABUJA, NIGERIA — APRIL 30, 2026 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships with global institutions to enhance national security. Shaibu made this known on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, while receiving a delegation led by Randolph Charles Kent at Army Headquarters in Abuja. The…
Nigerian Army Strengthens Operational Excellence with Standardized Evaluation Framework
Abuja, Nigeria, Tuesday, April 28, 2026 The Nigerian Army has intensified efforts to improve operational efficiency and institutional performance through the introduction of a Standardized Evaluation Framework. This was the focus of a sensitization seminar organised by the Army Headquarters Department of Standards and Evaluation at the Nigerian Army Conference Centre and Suites, Asokoro, Abuja….