Category: Military
Police Rescue Four Kidnap Victims, Kill Notorious Kingpin and Six Others in Abia, Nasarawa
Police operatives in Abia and Nasarawa states have successfully rescued four kidnapped victims and neutralized seven criminals, including a notorious kidnapping kingpin known as ‘Honor,’ during separate operations. The operations, which also led to the recovery of arms and ammunition, underscore the ongoing efforts of security forces to combat kidnapping and violent crimes in Nigeria….
Army Rescues 75 Captives from Boko Haram/ISWAP Strongholds in Sambisa Forest
In a significant victory against insurgency, the Nigerian Army has rescued 75 civilian captives from key Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) enclaves within the notorious Sambisa Forest in Borno State. The rescued individuals, comprising 7 adult males, 34 women, and 34 children, were handed over to authorities on Monday at the…
Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refinery in Novokuybyshevsk
Ukrainian authorities confirmed on Monday that their drones targeted a Russian oil refinery in the city of Novokuybyshevsk overnight. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the anti-disinformation center in Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, disclosed on Telegram that the refinery was of strategic importance to the Russian military, as it plays a critical role in ensuring…
Katsina Police Arrest 144 Suspects, Rescue 105 Kidnapped Victims in Anti-Banditry Operations
The Katsina State Police Command has announced a significant breakthrough in its fight against banditry and other criminal activities, with the arrest of 144 suspects and the rescue of 105 kidnapped victims. The announcement was made by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq, during a press briefing at the command headquarters in…
Navy Destroys Three Illegal Refining Sites in Delta, Intensifies Fight Against Economic Sabotage
The Forward Operating Base (FOB) Escravos of the Nigerian Navy has deactivated three illegal refining sites in Delta State, marking another significant stride in the ongoing battle against crude oil theft and economic sabotage. Navy Captain Ikenna Okoloagu, Commanding Officer of FOB Escravos, disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday in Warri, highlighting the success of…
Police Rescue Abducted Senior Officer in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has successfully rescued Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Modestus Ojiebe, who was abducted by armed men along the Kubwa Expressway in Abuja. The officer has been safely reunited with his family, according to a statement released on Monday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh….
Ijebu-Ife Celebrates Rear Admiral Kolawole Olumide Oguntuga in Grand Style at Ajalorun’s Palace
By Anifowose Babatunde Ijebu-Ife, Ogun State – February 22, 2025 – The historic Palace of the Ajalorun of Ijebu-Ife was the epicenter of celebration and pride on Saturday as the town hosted a grand reception in honor of one of its most distinguished sons, Rear Admiral Kolawole Olumide Oguntuga, who recently attained a top rank…
BREAKING: Notorious Terrorist Leader Sani Wala Burki Eliminated in Coordinated Katsina Operation
Katsina, Nigeria – September 14, 2024 In a major victory against terrorism, security forces have neutralized Sani Wala Burki, a notorious terrorist leader responsible for a series of violent attacks across the Safana and Batsari Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Katsina State. Burki, who had instilled fear among communities in the region, was killed alongside…
Military Neutralizes Infamous Bandit Leader Kachallah Buzu in Zamfara State
In a significant victory in the ongoing fight against terrorism, the Joint Task Force Northwest OPHD has successfully neutralized the notorious bandit leader, Kachallah Buzu, along with several of his militants in Zamfara State. The operation took place on the night of September 12 in Mayanchi village. The military’s strategic ambush, based on reliable intelligence…
CDS Vows to Capture Infamous Bandit Bello Turji Soon
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has assured Nigerians that the notorious bandit leader Bello Turji will soon be apprehended by the military. Speaking to reporters after the Security Chiefs’ meeting at Defence Headquarters in Abuja, General Musa emphasized that Turji’s days of terror are numbered. “We are going to get him,…