Category: Security
Nasarawa police confirms safe return of abducted university students, arrests two suspects
Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria, May 12, 2026 The Nigeria Police Force Nasarawa State Command has confirmed the safe return of all abducted students of Nasarawa State University following coordinated rescue operations by security operatives. In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel, the successful rescue was attributed to the professionalism, resilience,…
NSA Ribadu Meets U.S. Acting National Security Adviser Marco Rubio
Abuja, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, was pictured in a high-level engagement with the Acting National Security Adviser and U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, as part of ongoing security diplomacy discussions. The meeting reflects continued cooperation between Nigeria and the United States on intelligence sharing, counterterrorism coordination, and broader…
President Tinubu Appoints Major General Adeyinka Fadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security
Abuja, Nigeria,May 7, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Adeyinka A. Fadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security. Major General Fadewa (Rtd) is expected to support the administration’s efforts in strengthening internal security coordination, intelligence-driven operations, and national safety strategies across the country. The appointment is part of ongoing efforts by…
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 Overpower ISWAP Attack on Gonori, Eliminate Scores of Terrorists
Borno State, Nigeria, May 10, 2026 Troops of the Operation HADIN KAI have repelled an attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province fighters on the 120 Task Force Battalion in Gonori, eliminating scores of terrorists during the operation. According to a statement issued by the Media Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Sani Uba,…
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…
NPF Nasarawa Command Foils Midnight Abduction, One Suspect Dies in Gun Battle
Nasarawa State, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has dismantled a suspected kidnapping syndicate in Rukubi Community, Doma Local Government Area, arresting eight suspects and recovering two AK-47 rifles. According to a statement by the police, the operation followed intelligence reports that armed men invaded the community at…
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….
Tincan Customs Records Significant Operational Breakthrough In Anti-Drug WarHands Over 4.7 Tonnes Of Cannabis To NDLEA
Lagos, Nigeria — May 7, 2026 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tincan Island Port Command, has recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against illicit drug trafficking with the interception of 4,729 kilograms of banned substances valued at over ₦18.9 billion. The seizure was made in a joint operation involving officers of the Command and…