NATIONAL SECURITY

Kaduna: NAF Pounds Bandits’ Hideouts, Kills Scores, Frees Hostages

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has conducted aerial patrols over identified bandit enclaves across flash points in Kaduna State, killing several of the bandits and setting free some hostages. The state governor, Nasir El-rufai, received the feedback from security operatives with…

15/11/2022

DHQ Declares 19 Terrorists Wanted, Places N5m Bounty on Each (PICTURES)

The Defence Headquarters on Monday, declared 19 terrorists wanted and placed N5 million bounty on each of them. The details of the 19 terrorists are contained in a poster released by the Director, Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Jimmy Akpor, on Monday in Abuja. The information…

14/11/2022

We’ll Provide Safe, Secure Environment for 2023 Elections – Irabor

Following concerns that insecurity could mar the 2023 general election, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has vowed that the Armed Forces of Nigeria will provide a safe and secure environment for the conduct of the 2023 elections. The Independent…

14/11/2022

Fed Govt Scouts for Assets of Boko Haram Sponsors

The federal government has launched a massive search and freeze campaign for all assets of 13 alleged ‘Boko Haram’ sponsors who have been added to Nigeria’s blacklist of terrorists and terrorism sponsors. A circular obtained yesterday indicated that the coordinated search for the…

13/11/2022

Security Forces Kill Notorious Bandit Kingpin, Dogo Maikasuwa, In Kaduna

The Kaduna State government has confirmed the killing of a notorious bandit commander known as Dogo Maikasuwa in a fierce gun battle with security forces. In a statement issued by the Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, on Friday,…

11/11/2022

Deployment of Air Power Has Improved Operations Against Terrorists – NAF Chief

Oladayo Amao, chief of air staff (CAS), says the deployment of air power against terrorists has changed the tides of operation in the northern part of the country. The Nigerian Airforce (NAF) in the recent months has continued to launch airstrikes on…

10/11/2022

Terrorism: Why We Need Int’l Cooperation – Defence Intelligence Chief

The Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), Maj.-Gen. Samuel Adebayo, says the need for international cooperation in countering terror groups cannot be over-emphasised as terrorist groups leverage on foreign affiliations to sustain their franchise. He said this in Abuja yesterday during the…

08/11/2022

Soldiers Kill Bandit Kingpin, Another in Zamfara

Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji have neutralised two bandits including a notorious bandit kingpin identified as Bada during separate operations in Zamfara. Bada was said to have attacked Yar Tashar village market and killed some farmers on October 13, 2022. …

07/11/2022

Terror Alert: Military Raids Abuja Illegal Mining Site, Nabs 60 Suspects

In a bid to ensure the nation’s capital is free from terrorists’ hideouts, the troops of the Nigerian military have combed an illegal mining site located at Tukashara Wasa, Apo, in Abuja Municipal Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. The Director,…

04/11/2022

Military Captures Bandits’ Commander , Kills 8 Others In Niger

Military men made up of both army and Air Force last night killed 8 of some bandits who were trying to attack New Bussa Borgu local government area of Niger state. Sources in the city hosting Kainji Hydro Power Dam told press that…

30/10/2022