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COAS charges troops on discipline, professionalism and improved welfare

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has urged Nigerian Army troops to remain disciplined, professional and respectful of human rights in all operations. He reminded them that their conduct must align with both the Constitution and international standards, including the United Nations Charter.​ General Shaibu gave the charge during an operational visit to frontline troops under 31 Brigade in Niger State. He praised their resilience and commitment in tackling security challenges across the brigade’s area of responsibility, including parts of Shiroro and Rijau.​ According to a statement by Army spokesperson Colonel Apollonia Anele, the Army Chief assured the troops that their welfare remains a top priority. He said he had been fully briefed on their challenges, especially accommodation and other basic facilities for soldiers and their families.​ General Shaibu directed the construction and renovation of living quarters […]

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Tinubu orders massive manhunt for Niger terrorists

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to hunt down terrorists who killed and abducted civilians during coordinated attacks on communities and a market in Niger State. He condemned the killings and kidnappings in Agwarra and Borgu Local Government Areas, describing the raids as a grave assault on innocent Nigerians and a direct test of the country’s resolve.​ In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President directed the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector General of Police and the Director General of the DSS to track down the attackers and ensure the immediate rescue of abducted victims. He ordered security agencies to scale up operations around vulnerable communities, especially those close to forests like Kainji Lake National Park that are used as terrorist hideouts.​ The […]

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Troops kill over 23 bandits in Kano–Katsina joint operation

Troops under Operation Fansan Yamma have neutralised more than 23 bandits in a coordinated onslaught spanning Kano and Katsina states at the start of the new year.​The operation followed attempted attacks on communities in Shanono and Tsanyawa Local Government Areas of Kano, where Joint Task Force troops repelled the assailants and pursued them as they fled toward Katsina.​ According to a statement from 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, the fleeing bandits regrouped around Karaduwa and Dan Marke areas of Matazu LGA in Katsina, where they were tracked by air assets and later hit with precision airstrikes that inflicted heavy casualties and destroyed weapons and equipment.​Security sources say earlier phases of the wider joint operation had already accounted for scores of bandits and the recovery of dozens of rustled cattle in border communities between the two states.​ The Army said security in […]

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Army hails Radda for renovating 12 corporals’ quarters in Katsina barracks

The Nigerian Army has commended Katsina State Governor Dikko Umar Radda for renovating and remodelling 12 ensuite family quarters at the Corporal Below Quarters in Natsinta Army Barracks. Radda commissioned the project during Christmas celebrations with Christian communities in the barracks.​ The governor praised the 17 Brigade for its role in securing lives and property, crediting their dedication for the relative peace in Katsina. He highlighted the strong partnership between the state government and security agencies as key to recent successes.​ Radda thanked military families for their support, saying soldiers' commitment depends on backing from loved ones. He renewed condolences to families of personnel killed in the line of duty and donated ₦10 million to Christian families in the barracks as a festive gesture.​ Brigadier General B.O. Omopariola, 17 Brigade Commander, thanked Radda for funding the welfare project. He said […]

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CDS, COAS urge North West troops to stay vigilant amid festive strikes

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, and Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, have urged troops of Operation Fansan Yamma in the North West to maintain high vigilance during the festive season. They warned that criminal groups often try to exploit holidays to undermine security.​ Both Service Chiefs gave the charge during an operational visit to the Joint Task Force headquarters, where they celebrated Christmas with the troops. Their visit came as Nigeria and the United States continue joint airstrikes against terrorists in the region.​ According to Army spokesperson Colonel Apollonia Anele, the visit aimed to boost morale, appreciate the troops’ sacrifices and reinforce strategic directives for ongoing operations. The CDS told soldiers to remain alert, proactive and disciplined, to follow rules of engagement and to respect human rights, urging them not to be misled by […]

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Troops kill terrorists, seize arms and stolen livestock in nationwide raids

The Nigerian Army says its troops have killed terrorists, arrested suspected gunrunners and recovered weapons and stolen livestock in multiple coordinated operations across the country. A source at Army Headquarters said the forces have sustained offensive operations with “remarkable successes.”​ According to the source, troops of 1 Brigade Combat Team 3, under Operation Fansan Yamma, engaged terrorists at a crossing point near Magami village during a fighting patrol in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Two terrorists were killed in the firefight, and soldiers recovered two AK 47 magazines loaded with 39 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, a belt with 54 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and other items.​ Later the same day, at about 3:30 p.m., troops on patrol around Kangiwa in Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State confronted another group of terrorists. The criminals fled, leaving behind […]

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Guards Brigade vows tougher clampdown on bandits in 2026

The Commander of the Guards Brigade, Brigadier General Adebisi Onasanya, says bandits and other criminal elements operating in and around the Federal Capital Territory will face even tougher military pressure in 2026. He warned that the area will not be allowed to become a safe haven for criminals. Onasanya spoke in Abuja at the summit of Aso Rock during the brigade’s annual ascent of the rock, an exercise that marks the end of its training year and tests troops’ fitness, endurance and cohesion. He said 2025 had been particularly demanding, with the brigade taking on more security tasks beyond its core duty of protecting the president. Despite the pressure, he said the formation kept Abuja and its environs largely safe through sustained operations and close collaboration with other security agencies. He listed the Nigeria Police, Civil Defence, Department of State […]

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Troops kill kidnapper, arrest informants in Plateau as Niger police nab female ammunition courier

Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace, under Operation Peace Shield, have neutralised a suspected kidnapper and arrested three alleged informants during a rapid response to a kidnapping attempt in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Acting on credible intelligence on 15 December 2025, soldiers moved to a reported kidnap location in Dong community, where they engaged the suspects and forced them to abandon their initial plan.​ According to a statement by the Media Information Officer of JTF Operation Enduring Peace, Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, the fleeing criminals diverted to a neighbouring community and abducted four people as they tried to escape. Troops pursued them and, during a firefight, shot dead one of the kidnappers.​ Soldiers recovered one AK-47 rifle, a magazine and four rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from the suspect who was neutralised. Three […]

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Security Forces Eliminate Notorious Bandit Leader Kachalla Naallah In Sokoto

A combined team of security operatives has neutralised a notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Naallah, in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The operation is part of intensified campaigns against banditry and kidnapping across the North West region.​ Naallah, long known for leading violent attacks, kidnappings and cattle rustling in parts of Sokoto and neighbouring states, was tracked down during a targeted raid on his camp. Security sources said he had been on the radar of intelligence agencies for months due to his role in coordinating assaults on rural communities and highways.​ The latest success comes days after troops of the Nigerian Army’s 8 Division killed another notorious commander, Kachalla Kallamu, a close ally of wanted bandit leader Bello Turji, in Sabon Birni Local Government Area. Together, the neutralisation of Kallamu and Naallah is seen as a significant blow to […]

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COAS Meets Oba Of Lagos Seeks Support For Operations

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty Oba Rilwan Akiolu, at his palace in Lagos. The visit was aimed at strengthening collaboration with traditional institutions to enhance security and support ongoing military operations nationwide.​ In a statement by Army authorities, General Shaibu thanked the Oba and other traditional leaders in Lagos for their consistent support to the Nigerian Army. He said their influence, guidance and cooperation remain vital to maintaining peace, stability and public confidence in security agencies.​ The army chief explained that his visit was both to express gratitude and to seek royal blessings for troops deployed in various theatres of operation. He stressed that Nigeria’s cultural heritage and traditional structures are central to resolving conflicts, promoting dialogue and building national unity.​ […]

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