Nigeria: Police in Katsina Intercept Massive Arms Cache, Arrest Gun Runners

Police investigations revealed the deadly cargo was being transported from Hadejia in Jigawa State to Safana LGA in Katsina State Read more »

Nigeria: Benue Traditional Ruler Demands Withdrawal of Soldiers Over Alleged Complicity in Herders' Attacks

Daniel Abomtse, a first-class traditional ruler in the Gwer West Local Government Area, made the call after cattle destroyed his cassava farm on Sunday Read more »

Nigeria: When Governor 'Walked an Hour to Reach' Village Scene of Katsina Massacre

On Wednesday, Governor Dikko Radda visited Mantau village where bandits killed 25 persons and burnt down at least 20 houses. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Winger Boniface Muchiri Earns Military Promotion After CHAN Heroics

The Ulinzi Stars captain, who featured prominently for the Harambee Stars at the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, has risen from the rank of Senior Private to Corporal Read more »

Nigeria: Group Launches Platform to Combat Violent Extremism Among Youth

"YAVE seeks to reinforce the critical role of youth as catalysts for change, positioning them not just as stakeholders but as leaders in shaping a more peaceful and secure… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Paid Us N500 Daily Allowance to Fight Boko Haram - Retired Officer

The retired officer said he and his colleagues were hurriedly deployed to Kano State, and that they were lodged in a brothel in the Sabongari area of the state because there was no… Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Governors Condemn By-Election Conduct, Say Exercise Over-Militarised

The governors also asked the federal government to show commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of Nigerians. Read more »

Nigeria: Military Chief Speaks On South-East's Security, Plan to Apprehend Simon Ekpa's Boys

Mr Ekpa was arrested alongside four others on 21 November 2024 on suspicion of terrorist activities. Read more »

Nigeria: We'll Soon Name Terrorism Financiers in Nigeria - Chief of Defence Staff

Nigeria has been battling terrorist attacks across regions, especially in the North-eastern and North-western parts of the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina Massacre - 20 Burnt Bodies Discovered As Death Toll Rises to 50

The bandits had opened fire on worshippers at a mosque and set others ablaze. Read more »

Nigeria: In Japan, Tinubu Praises Nigeria's Armed Forces

President Tinubu made the remarks during his intervention at the plenary session on Peace and Stability. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Accused of Detaining Community Leaders for One Year Without Trial

Suspected residents of the Okuama Community, on 14 March, ambushed and murdered 17 soldiers, including the then-Commanding Officer of 181 Army Amphibious Battalion, two majors, and… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Praises Nigerian Security Forces Over Capture of Top Ansaru Terrorists

Ansaru has been linked to several kidnappings, attacks on security forces, and violent campaigns across northern Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Redeploys Top Generals

The COAS charged the newly appointed officers to redouble their efforts in sustaining ongoing operations against terrorism, insurgency and other security threats. Read more »

Nigeria: Death Toll Rises to 13 After Adamawa Communal Clash

In July, the state government imposed a curfew after the clash over farmlands in which10 people were initially confirmed killed. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Kill 24 Terrorists in Borno, Adamawa - Official

The operations were conducted across Borno and parts of Adamawa between 4th and 9th of July. Read more »

Nigeria: How Bandits Ambushed, Killed Eight Vigilantes in Plateau - Official

"On July 6, a large group of vigilantes mobilised from Kanam LGA with the intent to conduct an independent operation without notifying OPSH troops." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Offensive Kills Insurgents, but Anxiety Persists in Borno Communities

About 210 insurgents have surrendered to troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force since a new offensive began. Read more »

Nigeria: Airstrikes Kill Terrorists in Niger - NAF

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it conducted the airstrikes between Tuesday and Thursday Read more »

Nigeria: 17 Soldiers Killed As Troops Repel Bandits Advance in Niger - Army

The Nigerian Army says its troops engaged the terrorists in a fierce firefight that lasted over three hours. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Confirms Ambush On Military Base, Says Terrorists Killed Soldiers

"Sadly, some gallant warriors paid the supreme price in the day-long battles while four wounded in action troops are currently receiving treatment for their gunshot wounds," it… Read more »

Nigeria: 20 Soldiers Killed By Bandits in Niger

About 20 soldiers were killed in a gunfight with armed bandits who ambushed them at their base around Kwanan Dutse in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State. Read more »

Nigeria: Two Years of the Cds and Service Chiefs At the Helm of Nigeria's Military

Last week, I was among the invitees to an expanded conversation to commemorate the second anniversary of the Assumption of Command of Nigeria's service chiefs: Chief of Defence… Read more »