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DHQ, ICRC begin training to identify soldiers killed in combat

The week-long Battlefield Mortuary Affairs Programme began on Monday at the Nigerian Air Force Base in Kaduna and will run from July 27 to August 1. Participants were drawn from the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force, with the training aimed at strengthening the military’s response to battlefield deaths and missing personnel. According to officials, the programme will equip soldiers with the knowledge and practical skills needed for personnel identification, search and recovery operations, mortuary collection points, respectful storage and transportation of human remains, temporary burials and cemetery creation. It will also expose participants to the humanitarian role of the ICRC and the legal framework guiding battlefield mortuary affairs, including international humanitarian law and Nigerian military doctrine. ICRC Forensic Manager Dr Habib El TaKach said the initiative grew out of engagements that began in Pretoria, South Africa, in 2024, and […]

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Troops nab wanted soldier accused of supplying military uniforms to terrorists

The soldier, identified as Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu of the Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps, was earlier declared wanted after allegedly engaging in the illegal sale and diversion of military uniforms to non‑state actors. According to an Army statement, Amutu had absconded from his unit on 3 June 2026, prompting a manhunt by military authorities. Army spokesperson Major Oluwatope Dorcas Aluko said any personnel found aiding terrorists or criminals through the unauthorized sale or distribution of military kit would face the full weight of both military and civil laws. She added that intensive efforts were launched to locate and apprehend Amutu so he could face investigation and appropriate disciplinary action under extant military regulations. The case has raised fresh concerns about how genuine military gear ends up in the hands of terrorists and bandits, who often use such uniforms to disguise […]

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Why Igbo youths avoid army recruitment IPOB counsel explains

Aloy Ejimakor, counsel to detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, has explained why many Igbo youths avoid enlisting in the Nigerian Army.dailypost+3 He said the low participation of young people from the South East in military recruitment is not because they lack courage, but because they do not trust the army and other security institutions. Ejimakor argued that years of perceived marginalisation, unfair treatment and security operations in the region have created deep resentment and suspicion among many youths. He noted that military campaigns and clashes in the South East, especially those linked to IPOB and other groups, have reinforced the belief that the army does not protect Igbo interests.dailypost+2 The lawyer was reacting to comments by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, who had appealed to South East youths to join the army and help defend the […]

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Troops apprehend terrorist informants and logistics suppliers in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers during fresh operations across Borno State. According to an operational report, soldiers of 195 Battalion working with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force tracked and apprehended individuals believed to be passing information and supplies to insurgent groups. In a related operation, troops of 19 Battalion and 25 Brigade Garrison intercepted suspected terrorist logistics suppliers near Road Kauji in Damboa Local Government Area, disrupting attempts to move food, fuel and other items to fighters.dailypost+1 The report added that one member of ISWAP surrendered to the troops and provided useful information to support ongoing counter terrorism efforts. Troops also located and destroyed improvised explosive devices in some areas, preventing possible attacks on civilians and security personnel. The army described the latest actions as part of intelligence led operations […]

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Oyo students, teachers rescue: How security agents weakened terrorists

Security agencies have revealed how sustained pressure operations weakened the terrorists who abducted students and teachers in Oyo State and forced them to release their captives. Authorities said the rescue followed weeks of coordinated efforts on land and in the air. The pupils and teachers were among those kidnapped during attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area in May. According to official statements, troops, police and other security units mounted intense operations across suspected hideouts and blocked escape routes used by the terrorists. Security sources said several suspected terrorists and informants linked to the abductions were arrested during the manhunt. They explained that the arrests, combined with constant pressure on their camps, disrupted the kidnappers’ logistics and made it harder for them to move or hide.premiumtimesng+2 The Nigerian Army noted that intelligence‑led raids and surveillance flights helped identify locations […]

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Army announces major shake-up, names new GOCs, commanders

The Nigerian Army has announced a major shake-up involving the redeployment and appointment of several senior officers, including new General Officers Commanding (GOCs) and key formation commanders. The reshuffle affects operational commands, training institutions and strategic staff positions as part of efforts to boost national security and improve operational effectiveness across the country.thesourceng+1 Under the new postings, Major General W.M. Dangana has been appointed GOC 3 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander of Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace, replacing Major General E.F. Oyinlola. Major General E.I. Okoro will now serve as GOC 6 Division and Land Component Commander of Joint Task Force South-South Operation Delta Safe, taking over from Major General E.E. Emeka.vop+1 Major General J.R. Lar has been named Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison, one of the service’s key administrative and operational hubs. In the Army headquarters, Brigadier […]

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Troops kill two bandits, arrest four suspects in Kaduna

Troops operating in Kaduna State have killed two suspected bandits and arrested four others during a series of recent operations targeting criminal gangs in the state. The operations were carried out in identified flashpoints where bandits have been attacking rural communities and highways. In one of the operations, troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA disrupted an attempted attack through a swift ambush in the Maraban Rido general area, neutralising at least one armed suspect and forcing others to flee. In a separate, intelligence‑led raid, security operatives also arrested four suspected bandits in Tayu, Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The suspects, identified as Abdumumini Abubakar, 40, Maikano Gambo, 47, Saleh Thompson, 47, and Oyonyi Odango, 40, were apprehended by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department – Special Tactical Squad on March 7, 2026. During the arrest, the team recovered a […]

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Army confirms intel on Turji weapons training in Sokoto

The Nigerian Army has confirmed intelligence reports that loyalists of notorious bandit leader Bello Turji are undergoing weapons training and tactical exercises in parts of eastern Sokoto State, raising fresh security concerns in the Sokoto–Zamfara border corridor. According to the intelligence report, the gathering is taking place in areas stretching from Bingabale Kudu through Bafarawa East to Bargaja, where fighters linked to Turji are reportedly conducting military-style drills using newly acquired weapons. Altine International Security咨询公司 (Altine International Security Consulting) disclosed that intelligence reaching the organisation indicated the fighters were receiving training on the use of sophisticated weapons recently introduced into the area. "Our findings suggest that these fighters are currently engaged in weapons training and tactical exercises using newly acquired arms, including some of the same sophisticated weapons reportedly deployed during recent confrontations with security forces," Altine said. Altine further […]

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Troops crush kidnap plot in Sokoto, rescue 22 victims

Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force (JTF) North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have successfully rescued 22 kidnapped victims and foiled separate abduction attempts in Sabon Birni and Isa Local Government Areas of Sokoto State. Among those rescued were 17 kidnapped passengers who were successfully extricated and handed over to the appropriate authorities for necessary action. The gallant troops stormed the kidnappers’ hideout after receiving credible intelligence, tracked the criminals, and engaged them in firefight to extricate the abductees. The operation demonstrated the Nigerian security forces’ commitment to securing the North-West region and dismantling criminal kidnapping networks that have plagued states like Sokoto. Security forces in the area worked in synergy to crush the kidnap plot, intercepting the criminals and disrupting their plans to move the victims to unsafe locations. The rescued victims were subsequently released to their families and […]

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DSS, military foil planned kidnap of WAEC students in South East

A combined team of the Department of State Services and the Nigerian military has foiled a major plot to kidnap students sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination in the South East. Security sources said the operation targeted members of the Eastern Security Network who allegedly planned coordinated abductions of WAEC candidates in parts of the region. Acting on intelligence, operatives raided suspected hideouts linked to the group and disrupted the planned attacks before they could be carried out. During the operation, the team recovered a cache of high-calibre weapons, including several AK-47 rifles, magazines and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. The recovered arms are believed to have been assembled to support large-scale attacks on examination centres and security personnel in the area. Security agencies said the successful raid was part of ongoing efforts to prevent mass abductions […]

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