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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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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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DSS rejects foreign funding for security and intelligence-gathering operations

The Department of State Services (DSS) has rejected proposals to allow foreign organisations to fund security and intelligence operations in Nigeria through the proposed DSS Security Trust Fund, warning of serious national security risks. DSS Deputy Director Emmanuel Duabry represented the service at a public hearing organised by the House Committee on National Security and Intelligence on bills aimed at strengthening the domestic intelligence agency's operational capacity. The DSS endorsed the bill to establish the Trust Fund but proposed far-reaching amendments, including the deletion of Section 3(d), which permits grants, donations and endowments from international organisations. Duabry said: "Allowing foreign funding for a security-related Trust Fund raises serious concerns relating to sovereignty, operational confidentiality, and institutional independence," urging lawmakers to expunge the clause. The DSS argued that accepting foreign funding could undermine institutional independence and expose intelligence activities to external […]

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Troops Rescue 372 Civilians in Borno, Plateau, Kaduna, Sokoto

Nigerian troops have rescued 372 kidnapped civilians across Borno, Plateau, Kaduna, and Sokoto states in a series of coordinated counter-terrorism operations, according to the Defence Headquarters (DHQ). The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed the rescue figure during a weekly press briefing in Abuja on ongoing military operations across the country. In the North-East, troops of Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI intensified operations against Boko Haram and ISWAP elements in Borno State, neutralising several terrorists and rescuing 3 kidnapped victims in Damboa, Askira/Uba, Chibok, Mafa, Gwoza and Biu Local Government Areas. The operations targeted known insurgent hideouts, with troops eliminating scores of terrorists and arresting seven suspects in collaboration with local security forces. In the North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA troops carried out offensives across Zamfara, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Kebbi and Sokoto States, leading to the […]

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Troops bust illegal arms factories in Plateau, arrest five suspects

Troops operating in Plateau State have uncovered illegal arms factories and arrested at least five suspects believed to be involved in the fabrication and supply of locally made weapons. The raids mark a significant step in ongoing efforts to disrupt the flow of illicit arms fuelling violence and criminality in parts of the North Central region. According to reports, troops under Operation Enduring Peace and related joint task forces stormed clandestine arms manufacturing hubs in areas including Langtang North Local Government Area. During one of the operations in Gwandanu village, soldiers found a fully equipped workshop where suspects were caught in the process of fabricating sophisticated firearms. Items recovered from the sites included at least two AK 47 rifles, a G3 rifle and other finished or semi finished weapons. Troops also seized equipment such as generating sets, welding and drilling […]

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Army arrests 10 terror suspects, rescues kidnap victims in North Central

The Nigerian Army says its troops have arrested 10 suspected terrorists and rescued kidnapped victims in recent operations across North Central states. The operations were carried out under various internal security deployments aimed at tackling banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes in the region. According to a statement by the Army, the suspects were picked up in separate raids on criminal hideouts following credible intelligence. Troops also engaged armed gangs in firefights that forced the criminals to flee and abandon some of their captives. In one of the operations, soldiers rescued at least three kidnap victims who had been held in a forest location. The victims were taken into military care for medical checks before being reunited with their families. The Army said the renewed push is part of a broader offensive to dismantle terrorist and kidnapping networks in North […]

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Togo honours soldiers in military ceremony

Le président du Conseil, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, a présidé samedi une cérémonie militaire solennelle au camp Général Gnassingbé Eyadéma, à Lomé. Dans une ambiance marquée par la rigueur militaire et le cérémonial, plusieurs dizaines de membres des forces armées ont été décorés. Officiers supérieurs, officiers subalternes, sous-officiers et soldats ont reçu des distinctions en reconnaissance de leur engagement au service de la paix et de la sécurité nationale. Parmi les distinctions attribuées figuraient des grades de Commandeurs et Officiers de l’Ordre du Mono, de l’Ordre national du mérite, ainsi que des titres de Chevaliers et des médailles militaires. Ces récompenses honorent des hommes et des femmes engagés, notamment dans les opérations de sécurisation des zones frontalières du nord du pays. Cette cérémonie intervient dans un contexte sécuritaire tendu, marqué par la persistance de la menace terroriste dans la région du […]

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Banditry displaces over 500,000 residents in Niger, says Bago

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago says more than 500,000 people have been displaced from Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State due to persistent bandit attacks.​He disclosed this during a presidential relief initiative in Borgu, where food items, nutrition packs and essential drugs were distributed to affected residents.​ According to Bago, the displaced residents are mostly indigenes of Borgu who have fled repeated raids, kidnappings and killings by armed groups.They are now scattered across Kebbi, Kwara, Kogi, Kaduna, the Federal Capital Territory and even neighbouring Benin Republic.​ The governor said the Niger State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Government and development partners, is fast tracking plans for their safe return and resettlement.He described the current efforts as “frantic”, noting that restoring normal life and livelihoods in Borgu is a top priority.​ Bago revealed that President Bola Tinubu has directed security […]

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Army intercepts 296 wraps of suspected cannabis in Ogun

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala Barracks, Abeokuta, have intercepted 296 large wraps of substances suspected to be cannabis sativa in Ogun State.​ The suspects were arrested during a stop and search operation along a major route in the state, after soldiers became suspicious of a commercial vehicle and ordered a thorough inspection.​ According to the army, the illicit substances were carefully concealed in multiple compartments of the vehicle in a bid to evade security checks.​ The driver and one other occupant were taken into custody after allegedly failing to provide satisfactory explanations or valid documentation for the consignment.​ Preliminary findings suggest the drugs were being transported from a border community for distribution to other parts of the southwest.​ The army said the seized wraps and suspects will be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement […]

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First batch of US troops arrive Nigeria for anti terror mission

The first batch of United States military personnel has arrived in Nigeria to support new joint operations against terrorist groups in the country’s north. Officials say the deployment will focus on intelligence, training and advisory support for Nigerian forces rather than direct combat. Around 200 American troops are expected to take part in the mission, with the initial wave of about 100 soldiers landing in Maiduguri, Borno State. Their arrival followed the landing of US military aircraft in the northeast, delivering equipment and ammunition for upcoming counter terrorism operations. According to Nigerian and US officials, the troops will work alongside the Nigerian military to strengthen operations against Islamic State West Africa Province and other extremist groups. The mission includes intelligence gathering, surveillance support and help with planning complex operations that combine air power and ground troops. The deployment is part […]

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