In a swift and intelligence-driven operation, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army (NA) / Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have apprehended a suspected gunrunner on 12 February 2026 in Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State. Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Umar...
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In a renewed effort to strengthen internal security and stabilise vulnerable communities, the Nigerian Army has deployed COAS Special Intervention Battalion XV specially trained troops as a force multiplier to the Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS). Acting Media Information Officer, HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE, Lieutenant Ahmad...
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have once again demonstrated exceptional resolve and operational superiority by swiftly repelling an ISWAP attack, and launching a devastating follow-on counter-offensive. Media Information Officer , Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani...
Troops of 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have recorded a major operational success under Operation IGBO IDANU I, dealing a decisive strategic blow to a notorious terrorist network linked to Kachalla Ibrahim and Shu’aibu in Kogi State. Advancing through dense forest, difficult terrain, and multiple riverine obstacles, the troops displayed...
Nigerian military has said its ongoing operations in the North-East have recorded major gains, with more than 30 terrorists neutralised and over 700 displaced Nigerians safely returned within one week. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major-General Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists in Abuja on recent...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the immediate deployment of the Chief of Army Staff Intervention Battalion of special forces to Plateau State. The Troops who are already in the State to aggressively and decisively deal with the recent resurgence of terrorists attacks...
Nigerian Army has released the list of successful candidates for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 29/2026 Selection Board, scheduled to hold from 23 February to 8 March 2026. The list of shortlisted candidates is now available on the Army’s official recruitment website: https://recruitment.army.mil.ng. Candidates are required to...
Troops of Forward Operation Base (FOB) Malumfashi, under Headquarters 17 Brigade Nigerian Army, have recorded a major operational success following the recovery of 529 rustled livestock after a fierce engagement with suspected terrorists in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State. The operation, which was led by Lieutenant Colonel...
Abdullahi Lankai, popularly known as “Lantai Officer,” a repentant bandit leader earlier reported killed in a violent factional clash, has resurfaced alive and returned to his community, PRNigeria has reported Multiple community sources in Jibia and Batsari Local Government Areas of Katsina State disclosed that Lankai arrived home on...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday strongly condemned the deadly attack on villagers in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, describing the assault as “cowardly and beastly,” while ordering the immediate deployment of an Army battalion to restore peace. The President disclosed this after a meeting with the...
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government, Kwara State, where Boko Haram terrorists overnight killed hapless villagers in Worro. President Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said the new military command will spearhead Operation Savannah Shield to checkmate the...
Troops of the 8 Division, Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have successfully eliminated scores of bandits loyal to the notorious fugitive terrorist leader, Gwaska Dan Karemi. The fierce gun battle, which occurred in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, was prompted by intelligence reports...
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has revealed that he was among the key figures marked for arrest and possible execution in an alleged coup plot aimed at overthrowing President Bola Tinubu led administration. General Musa made the disclosure on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, days after the military...
*Rescuing 70 kidnapped victims Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abdulmalik Mohammed Sarkin-Daji, has commended the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services (DSS), and other security agencies for what he described as remarkable successes recorded against bandits in Mariga Local Government Area and parts...
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have recorded another significant operational success with the neutralisation of a top Boko Haram/ISWAP leader Abu Khalid, identified as the Second-in-Command of Boko Haram in the Sambisa Forest, alongside 10 other terrorists during a night operation in...
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 8 Division, operating under Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have launched a successful assault on the camp of notorious bandit leader Gwaska Dan Karmi, also known as Dankami, in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, neutralising 20 terrorists and dismantling the criminal...
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have recorded significant operational successes across the North-East, neutralising high-value terrorist targets, disrupting insurgent activities, and foiling criminal operations through sustained, intelligence-driven engagements. In a major breakthrough, intelligence has confirmed the killing of JULAIBIB, a top Islamic...
In a well-coordinated dawn attack on 28 January 2026, troops of Sector 1 Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) conducted successful night dawn surprise operations at Bula Dalo, where they neutralized over 12 terrorists, compelling the remnants to flee in disarray. Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation...
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South) has commiserated with Troops of Theatre Command North East Joint Task Force ‘Operation Hadin Kai’ (OPHK), members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and families of those killed during encounter with Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Sabon Gari village. He also extend his...
Armed Forces of Nigeria have recorded significant operational successes across the country in January 2026, neutralising scores of terrorists, arresting 452 suspected criminals and rescuing no fewer than 284 kidnapped victims, the Defence Headquarters has said. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on January 30, 2026, the Director...