Kidnappers Demand N16m Ransom For Abducted Imam, 7 Other Worshippers
One of those who escaped the attack, Sa’idu Mustafa, told journalists that the group comprised 10 mosque committee members who had come together to produce charcoal commercially.
Troops Neutralize Four Terrorists, Rescue Two Kidnapped Victims in Kaduna
The Nigerian Army troops have neutralized four suspected terrorists and rescued two abducted victims during a coordinated security operation in the Dokan Karji and Kwassam communities of Kauru Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The operation, which took place on Saturday, was launched following actionable intelligence on the movement and activities of armed terrorists in the […]
Nigerian Army Repels Terrorist Attacks in Adamawa, Borno
The Nigerian Army says its troops have successfully repelled coordinated attacks by terrorists on military bases in Adamawa and Borno states. According to S.A. Atokolo, acting media officer of Operation Hadin Kai, several attackers were killed during the clashes. Atokolo said terrorists attempted to overrun a patrol base at Sabon Gari in Madagali Local Government […]
Edo To Procure Drones To Combat Insecurity
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting As the level of insecurity continue to increase across the country, Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has disclosed that his administration is procuring drones to combat insecurity in the state. The governor who said this while receiving the new Commander of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, General Ahmed Olatunboju Balogun, on a […]
Nigerian Army Dismisses Viral Video Warning of Terrorist Attack in Plateau
The Nigerian Army has dismissed a viral video circulating on social media that warned of an alleged plan by Fulani terrorists to attack communities in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing the claims as false, misleading, and capable of inciting panic. In the video, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, a prominent Plateau-based clergyman, alleged […]
16 Officers To Face Court Martial Over Unruly Behaviour, Says DHQ
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting In order to ensure sanity and orderliness in the military, the Defence Headquarters(DHQ), has said 16 of its officers arrested over issues of indiscipline and breach of service regulations would face a General Court Martial(GCM), Director Defence Information Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, who made this known, said Some of […]
Nigerian Army Arrests 20 Oil Thieves, Destroys 19 Illegal Refineries in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of 20 suspected oil thieves and the destruction of 19 illegal oil refining sites in a major crackdown across the Niger Delta region. Over 589,000 litres of stolen petroleum products were recovered during the week-long operation, which took place from May 19 to May 25, 2025. The Army […]
Nigerian Army Expresses Worry As South-East Youths Shun Military Recruitment
The Nigerian Army has disclosed that there are very low number of applications from Southeast states for its 2025 recruitment drive describing the development as worrisome. This was made known by Brigadier-General Chima Ekeator while leading the recruitment enlightenment team on Sunday in Enugu. According to Ekeator, Kaduna State has seen over 3,000 applications, while […]
Soldiers Nab Two Kidnappers, Recover AK-47 Rifle, Other In Jos
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Nigerian Army have arrested two notorious kidnappers who are fond of using the mountain as their places of hideouts to detain their victims while negotiation of ransom payment is ongoing. In an official statement posted on its X handle, the Nigerian Army revealed that the suspects, identified as Bashir Mohammed […]
Operation Safe Corridor: Sahel Delegation Studies Nigeria’s Deradicalization Model
NIGERIA, BURKINA FASO – The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria is committed to working with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger in spite of their withdrawal from ECOWAS. Musa gave the assurance in Abuja, when he received a delegation of the Sahelian Think Tank from Burkina Faso, […]