September 11, 2026

Security News

UPDATED: 7 arrested over Benue bus abduction as police launch rescue operation in Otukpo

UPDATED: 7 arrested over Benue bus abduction as police launch rescue operation in Otukpo

Tom Chiahemen April 18, 2026
Security operatives in Benue State have arrested seven suspects linked to the kidnapping of passengers along Otukpo Local Government Area, following a coordinated intelligence-driven operation. The Police Public Relations Officer, Udeme Edet, confirmed the arrests in a Friday statement, noting that gunmen had attacked a Benue Links commercial bus...
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Troops bust terrorist logistics network, intercept heavy ammunition, IED components in Kaduna Troops bust terrorist logistics network, intercept heavy ammunition, IED components in Kaduna

Troops bust terrorist logistics network, intercept heavy ammunition, IED components in Kaduna

Tom Chiahemen April 17, 2026
​In a significant breakthrough for internal security, vigilant troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have dealt a significant blow to the logistics network of terrorists elements operating within its Joint Operations Area. The troops deployed at Manchok and reinforced by its Special Forces Tactical Team, successfully intercepted a high-capacity shipment...
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How we arrested man who threatened to kill students, teachers in Abuja schools – DSS DSD

How we arrested man who threatened to kill students, teachers in Abuja schools – DSS

Tom Chiahemen April 17, 2026
A Federal High Court in Abuja heard on Friday how operatives Department of State Services (DSS) trailed and apprehended a man who sent several messages to some elite schools in Abuja, threatening to kill their students and teachers. An operative of the DSS, Michael Jego, told the court that...
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Troops foil illegal bunkering operation, arrest 14 suspects, recover tanker, vehicles in Lekki Free Zone Troops foil illegal bunkering operation, arrest 14 suspects, recover tanker, vehicles in Lekki Free Zone

Troops foil illegal bunkering operation, arrest 14 suspects, recover tanker, vehicles in Lekki Free Zone

By OLA MODUPE, Lagos April 17, 2026
Troops of 81 Division Nigerian Army have successfully foiled an illegal petroleum bunkering operation and arrested 14 suspected oil thieves at the Lekki Free Zone general area near the Dangote Refinery in Lagos State. Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 81 Division Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, confirmed...
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Police rescue 1, arrest 7 after kidnappers attack Lagos–Abuja bus in Kogi Police rescue 1, arrest 7 after kidnappers attack Lagos–Abuja bus in Kogi

Police rescue 1, arrest 7 after kidnappers attack Lagos–Abuja bus in Kogi

By OJOMA PETER, Lokoja April 17, 2026
Kogi State Police Command has confirmed that security operatives are actively working to rescue passengers abducted during a kidnapping incident along the Ayere–Kabba Road in Kogi State. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, said the attack occurred on April 13,...
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Police reforms: IGP Disu receives gazetted NPF regulations, assures swift implementation Police reforms: IGP Disu receives gazetted NPF regulations, assures swift implementation

Police reforms: IGP Disu receives gazetted NPF regulations, assures swift implementation

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja April 16, 2026
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, on Wednesday received the gazetted Nigeria Police Force Regulations from the Honourable Minister of Police Affairs, Dr. Ibrahim Gaidam, at a handover ceremony held at the Federal Ministry of Police Affairs, Abuja. At the ceremony, the Head of the Police Reform Secretariat,...
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Delta police intercept cocaine hidden in bulbs, recover pump-action gun linked to murder, cultism hard drugs concealed inside energy-saving bulbs

Delta police intercept cocaine hidden in bulbs, recover pump-action gun linked to murder, cultism

By BARBARA KALU, Asaba April 15, 2026
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have intercepted hard drugs concealed inside energy-saving bulbs and recovered a pump-action gun linked to an ongoing murder and cultism investigation in separate intelligence-driven operations across the state. The Command disclosed the development in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police...
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Late Brig. Gen. Braimah, other fallen heroes laid to rest with military honours (+Photos) In a solemn and emotionally charged ceremony, the nation on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, laid to rest Late Brigadier General Omo Braimah, Captain Azubuike Michael Esimai, and other gallant soldiers who paid the supreme price in the line of duty.

Late Brig. Gen. Braimah, other fallen heroes laid to rest with military honours (+Photos)

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri April 15, 2026
In a solemn and emotionally charged ceremony, the Nigerian Army on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, laid to rest Late Brigadier General Omo Braimah, Captain Azubuike Michael Esimai, and other gallant soldiers who paid the supreme price in the line of duty. The burial, held at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery...
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NAF releases list of successful candidates for BMTC 46/2025, fixes selection interview for April 27 Nigerian Air Force NAF

NAF releases list of successful candidates for BMTC 46/2025, fixes selection interview for April 27

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja April 15, 2026
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the list of successful candidates for the Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 46/2025 and announced dates for the Selection Board Interview scheduled to hold in Kaduna. Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, announced this in a statement...
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Troops rescue 2 kidnapped victims in Benue Troops rescue 2 kidnapped victims in Benue

Troops rescue 2 kidnapped victims in Benue

By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi April 15, 2026
Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE have rescued two kidnapped victims following sustained intelligence driven crackdown on criminal elements operating within Kyado in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. Acting Media Information Officer, HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, confirmed the rescue operation in a statement issued...
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Nigeria Police arrest fake World Bank official, 2 others over ₦85 million business email scam Police

Nigeria Police arrest fake World Bank official, 2 others over ₦85 million business email scam

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja April 15, 2026
Nigeria Police Force has recorded major breakthroughs in cybercrime investigations, dismantling a cross-border fraud syndicate, arresting a fake World Bank official, and apprehending two suspects over an ₦85 million Business Email Compromise (BEC) scheme. Force spokesman, DCP Anthony Placid, disclosed the developments, noting that the operations were carried out...
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Nigerian Army intensifies onslaught on bandits, overruns camps, captures families, destroys logistics in Bauchi forest Nigerian Army intensifies onslaught on bandits, overruns camps, captures families, destroys logistics in Bauchi forest

Nigerian Army intensifies onslaught on bandits, overruns camps, captures families, destroys logistics in Bauchi forest

By AISHA NANA, Bauchi April 15, 2026
Nigerian Army has continued to record significant successes in its ongoing clearance operations against bandit elements, as troops sustain offensive actions across identified criminal enclaves in Bauchi. In continuation of ongoing operations, troops of 33 Artillery Brigade, in conjunction with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) team,...
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8 Division GOC urges soldiers to maintain combat readiness at all times 8 Division GOC urges soldiers to maintain combat readiness

8 Division GOC urges soldiers to maintain combat readiness at all times

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto April 15, 2026
General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander, Sector 2 Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FASAN YAMMA, Major General Bemgba Koughna, has emphasized the importance of maintaining peak physical fitness and combat readiness among troops, particularly amid the prevailing security challenges across the region....
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IGP pledges direct advocacy for retirees, vows to facilitate pension reforms and support for officers’ families IGP pledges direct advocacy for retirees, vows to facilitate pension reforms and support for officers’ families

IGP pledges direct advocacy for retirees, vows to facilitate pension reforms and support for officers’ families

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja April 15, 2026
Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Tuesday met with a delegation of retired police officers to address critical welfare concerns, placing the resolution of pension and gratuity issues at the forefront of the Force’s current agenda. During the meeting, the IGP Disu highlighted the persistent challenges...
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Troops strike IPOB/ESN strongholds, recover explosive, ransom money Troops strike IPOB/ESN strongholds, recover explosive, ransom money

Troops strike IPOB/ESN strongholds, recover explosive, ransom money

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja April 15, 2026
Troops of the Nigerian Army (NA) under Operation EASTERN SANITY have intensified offensive operations across the South-East, decisively overrunning IPOB/ESN strongholds and pushing the criminal elements into disarray. The Army disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday via its X handle. It said relentless pressure mounted by the...
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Troops smash bandit strongholds in Bauchi, rescue hostages, recover arms Troops smash bandit strongholds in Bauchi, rescue hostages, recover arms

Troops smash bandit strongholds in Bauchi, rescue hostages, recover arms

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja April 15, 2026
Troops of 33 Artillery Brigade under Operation WUTAN DAJI have recorded a significant operational success following a coordinated clearance operation in Kumbodoro Forest and Kumbodoro Village in Bauchi State. The Nigerian Army in a post via its X handle (@HQNigerianArmy), said the offensive offensive operation dealt a major setback...
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Police arrest 50 terrorists, kidnap suspects, recover anti-aircraft launcher, 17 rifles in major nationwide crackdown Nigeria Police arrest criminals nationwide

Police arrest 50 terrorists, kidnap suspects, recover anti-aircraft launcher, 17 rifles in major nationwide crackdown

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja April 14, 2026
Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced a significant breakthrough in its ongoing campaign against high-profile criminality, resulting in the arrest of fifty (50) suspects linked to terrorism, kidnapping, and armed robbery. Force spokesman, DCP Anthony Placid, disclosed this during a press briefing held on April 13, 2026, at the...
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Police deploy extra security nationwide ahead of 2026 JAMB, dismiss safety rumours Nigeria Police Force

Police deploy extra security nationwide ahead of 2026 JAMB, dismiss safety rumours

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja April 14, 2026
Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed circulating rumours about the safety of some examination centres in a North Central state ahead of the 2026 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination, assuring candidates and parents that robust security measures have been put in place nationwide. In a statement issued...
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