Troops Foil Zamfara Ambush, Rescue Two Abducted Herders in Sokoto
Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have foiled a suspected terrorist ambush along the Anka–Guruzu Road in Zamfara State and…
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Terrorism
EU Pledges €20m Military Support Package for Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria – The European Union has pledged €20 million in defence assistance to Nigeria to strengthen the military’s capacity to tackle terrorism and…
Troops Foil Suspected Terrorist Attack, Recover AK-47 in Kaduna
KADUNA, Nigeria – Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have foiled a suspected terrorist attack in Kaduna State, recovering an AK-47 rifle and 13 rounds…
Ndume Hails Tinubu’s Military Pay Rise, Seeks More
ABUJA, Nigeria – Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume has welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s approval of salary increases for about 250,000 Nigerian military personnel, but…
33 Abducted Passengers Rescued After Zamfara Ambush
ZAMFARA, Nigeria – Security forces have rescued all 33 passengers abducted by suspected terrorists along a remote route in Zamfara State following a timely…
Beyond the Pay Rise: Will Higher Police Salaries Really Make Nigeria Safer?
ABUJA, Nigeria – For a Nigerian police officer standing at a checkpoint, responding to a kidnapping report or patrolling a dangerous community, a higher…
Nigerian Army Expands to 12 Divisions, Deploys New Commanders to Boost Security
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Army has expanded from eight to 12 divisions following presidential approval, deploying new General Officers Commanding (GOCs) and activating…
British Training Boosts Police Counter-Terrorism Capacity
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force has strengthened its counter-terrorism capability after 55 officers completed advanced tactical training organised in partnership with the…
Troops Arrest Sudanese, Ghanaian in Borno Operation
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a Sudanese national suspected of being a foreign terrorist fighter and a Ghanaian woman…
Expert Backs Senate on Boko Haram Programme
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Boko Haram rehabilitation programme should be abolished, security expert Dr Steve Okwori says, backing the Senate’s call for the Federal…