Abu Salim Al-Barnawi Killed as Military Intensifies Nationwide Operations

Abu Salim Al-Barnawi Killed as Military Intensifies Nationwide Operations

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Defence Headquarters says troops have recorded significant gains in ongoing counter-terrorism and internal security operations across the country, including the killing of terrorists, rescue of kidnapped victims, arrest of suspected criminal collaborators and recovery of weapons. The operations, conducted across various theatres between 17 and 23 July 2026, also targeted crude oil theft, illegal refining and other criminal activities. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major […]

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76 Terrorists, Family Members Surrender as Military Intensifies Offensive in North-East

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja A total of 76 terrorist foot soldiers and some of their family members, including a fresh group of top Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders, have surrendered to troops of Operation HADIN KAI following sustained military offensives across the North-East. According to a statement signed by the Acting Military Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, the latest surrender was driven by intensified […]

July 6, 2026 8

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NAF Intensifies Offensive, Neutralises Terrorists in Rafi, Mariga

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Several terrorists have been neutralised and planned attacks disrupted following a series of precision air strikes conducted by the Nigerian Air Force under Operation Fansan Yamma Sector 1 in parts of Niger State. According to a statement signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, the operations were carried out between 20 and 23 May 2026 across Rafi […]

June 1, 2026 13

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DHQ Dismisses Terrorist Base Claims in South-West, Intensifies Rescue Operations in Oyo

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Defence Headquarters has dismissed claims that terrorists have established operational bases in South-West Nigeria, following the recent attack and abduction of pupils and staff in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. In a statement, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, said the attack on schools in the area was an isolated criminal act and not evidence of an entrenched terrorist structure […]

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Nigeria Customs Intensifies Fight Against Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing

The Nigeria Customs Service has intensified efforts to combat money laundering and terrorism financing through a sensitisation programme for officers of its Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism Unit held at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. The programme, held as part of the Service’s first-quarter operational review and capacity-building activities, focused on strengthening professionalism, ethical standards and inter-agency collaboration in tackling illicit financial flows. Speaking during the […]

May 6, 2026 17

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Air Chief orders zero complacency as NAF intensifies intelligence-led strikes

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of the Air Staff, Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has directed the intensification of intelligence-led air strikes against terrorists and bandits, warning commanders that complacency would not be tolerated. According to a statement signed by Ehimen Ejodame, the Air Chief gave the directive during a strategic visit to the Headquarters Special Operations Command in Bauchi on April 29, 2026. Aneke told personnel that all operations of the […]

May 1, 2026 28

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IGP orders massive deployment after Plateau attack, intensifies security operations

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has condemned the attack on Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, which resulted in the loss of lives, and ordered the immediate deployment of security assets to restore peace and apprehend those responsible. According to a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the police chief also […]

April 4, 2026 17

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Troops Rescue LG Official, Free Abducted Worshippers as Military Intensifies Nationwide Operations

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja A senior local government official, Hon. Hamza Musa Durba, has been rescued from a forest hideout in Kano State, as troops also freed three abducted worshippers following a church attack in Ora-Ago, Kwara State. The official, who is the Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area, was rescued alongside the victims after separate operations by security forces, highlighting a week of intensified military activity across Nigeria. The […]

March 29, 2026 26

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Nigeria Intensifies War on Terror as Defence Headquarters Unveils January Results

By Zainab Uzomah Nigeria’s military has announced a series of nationwide operations in January that has led to the arrest of more than 450 suspects, the rescue of 284 kidnapped victims and the neutralisation of scores of armed groups across multiple regions. Speaking at a press briefing at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, Major General Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations said the month-long operations reflected a renewed push […]

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