44 Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers Rescued After Month-Long Joint Security Operation

44 Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers Rescued After Month-Long Joint Security Operation

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Forty-four pupils and teachers kidnapped in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been rescued after a month-long intelligence-led operation involving the military, intelligence agencies and other security services. In a statement issued by the Acting Deputy Director, 2 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, the Nigerian Army said the victims, abducted on 15 May, were rescued on 10 July following a […]

July 13, 2026 29

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CAS Urges Future Military Commanders to Prioritise Joint Operations, Strategic Leadership

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has urged future military commanders to prioritise joint operations, strategic leadership and innovation to enhance operational effectiveness in addressing Nigeria's evolving security challenges. According to a statement signed by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the CAS gave the charge while delivering a lecture titled […]

July 6, 2026 21

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Joint Air-Ground Operation Repels ISWAP Assault in North-East

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled coordinated attacks by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters on military positions in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. According to a statement signed by the Acting Military Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, the attacks occurred in the early hours of June 19 at troops' locations in Dusten Kura and Chara Road […]

June 22, 2026 12

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Nigeria-US Joint Strikes Kill 175 ISIS Terrorists in North-East Operations

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Defence Headquarters says ongoing joint counterterrorism operations between Nigerian forces and the United States Africa Command have eliminated 175 ISIS terrorists in North-East Nigeria. According to a statement signed by Director Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the operations also led to the destruction of terrorist checkpoints, weapons caches, logistical hubs, military equipment, and financial networks used to support insurgent activities. The military disclosed that several […]

May 21, 2026 23

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Nigeria Customs, Netherlands Explore Joint Strategies to Strengthen Border Control

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened international cooperation with the Netherlands Customs, as both administrations explore joint strategies to enhance border control mechanisms and combat illicit trade across key entry points. The collaboration was highlighted during a two-day joint working visit by a Netherlands Customs delegation to Nigeria, which focused on improving enforcement capacity, intelligence sharing, and trade facilitation systems. Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) in […]

April 9, 2026 25

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Joint security operation frees 12 abducted residents in Enugu

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Troops of the 82 Division Garrison under Operation Eastern Sanity have rescued 12 people who were abducted in Ette community in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State. According to a statement signed by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 82 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Jonah Unuakhalu, the rescue operation was carried out on Friday following a distress call reporting that several residents had been kidnapped […]

March 8, 2026 26

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Northern Group Urges Joint Action to Tackle Worsening Insecurity in the North

By Zainab Uzomah The Northern Reconciliation Group (NRG) has raised alarm over the escalating wave of violent attacks, kidnappings and banditry across several states in Northern Nigeria, warning that many rural and semi-urban communities are living under constant threat.In a statement signed by its pro tempore secretary, Dr Joseph Lengmang, and pro tempore spokesperson, Professor Usman Yusuf, the group expressed solidarity with victims of repeated violence, saying the loss of […]

January 28, 2026 26

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Nigerian Army and Air Warfare Centre Strengthen Joint Operations Against North-West Terror Groups

By Zainab Uzomah The Nigerian Army’s 8 Division has expanded its collaboration with the Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre (AWDC) as part of renewed efforts to counter terrorism and banditry in the North-West. The partnership was formalised during a courtesy visit by the AWDC Commandant, Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Jibia, to the General Officer Commanding 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna. In […]

January 24, 2026 33

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Naval Chief Visits North-East Theatre, Calls for Stronger Joint Operations

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has called for deeper cooperation among Nigeria’s armed services during a visit to the headquarters of Operation Hadin Kai in Maiduguri, Borno State. In a statement signed by the Media Information Officer; Headquarters Theatre Command Joint Task Force (North East)Operation HADIN KAI- Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, The visit on Thursday, 1 January, formed part of efforts to […]

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