Nigerian troops have arrested the second-in-command to a notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Auta, alongside his wife in Gombe State. The arrest followed an intelligence-led tracking operation across multiple locations in the state. This was disclosed in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region. Makama, citing…
Soldiers have foiled a deadly ambush by suspected Lakurawa terrorist group members on Major-General Bemgha Koughna, General Officer Commanding 8 Division and Commander, Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Kebbi. The attack occurred near Mayama Hill as the GOC’s convoy was en route to visit frontline troops deployed in the state….
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed a coup attempt to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government. This was confirmed in a statement issued on Monday, January 26, 2026, by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba. Recall, in October 2025, the DHQ announced the arrest of 16 officers over acts of indiscipline and breaches…
A woman has reportedly given birth shortly after her liberation from bandits in Zamfara state. The woman was one of many victims rescued by the Nigerian troops in Dan Jibga area of Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A statement by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Operation…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have apprehended Shariff Umar, also known as Yusuf, who is believed to be the primary organiser of a suicide bombing network linked to a series of recent attacks and foiled plots in the Borno and other North-Eastern states. This was disclosed by the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have recorded a major security success in Borno State, arresting a suspected suicide bomber and intercepting materials intended for the manufacture of Improvised Explosive Devices. The suspect, identified as Abubakar Mustapha, was apprehended on Monday by personnel of the 152 Task Force Battalion, in collaboration with other security agencies, at…
The Nigerian military has arrested four police officers for allegedly providing unauthorised escort services to a VIP in violation of President Bola Tinubu’s directive banning the use of police personnel for such duties. Police sources said the arrest took place on December 17 at about 9:30 a.m. while the officers were reportedly engaged in VIP…
Headquarters 23 Brigade of the Nigerian Army has dismissed as false media report alleging that its Commander’s escorts opened fire on women during a communal clash in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State on Monday. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by Captain Olusegun Abidoye, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Sector…
The Commander, 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General A. O. Balogun has pledged the support of the Nigeria Army to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in its fight against corruption, economic and financial crimes. Gen. Balogun made this pledge on Monday while on a courtesy visit to the Benin Zonal Directorate of the…
The Nigerian Army has suspended all statutory and voluntary retirements for certain categories of officers following the nationwide security emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu. Over 600 cases of mass abductions were recorded in November alone. Some of the incidents included the kidnapping of over 300 students in Niger State, 38 worshippers in Kwara State,…
