An appreciation of the armed forces: weeklong actions across multiple theatres

By Bayo Onanuga

Some Nigerians and armchair analysts are often quick to criticise the Federal Government for perceived shortcomings in security, highlighting isolated...

Troops neutralise 3 terrorists, recover rifles and motorcycles in Babbangida fighting patrol

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of 233 Battalion, operating in the Babbangida general area of Yobe state, in conjunction with members of...

Several terrorists killed as Air Force destroys enclave in Sambisa Forest air strike

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai have eliminated several terrorists following a precision air interdiction...

One killed by Fulani bandit in isolated attack along Sabon Gida axis in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama 

A 32-year-old man, identified as Mr Gideon Luka from Mangu but resident in Sabon Gida, has been killed in an isolated attack...

Angry youths, women attack soldiers, burn military checkpoint in Plateau over killing of villager

By: Zagazola Makama

Tension rose in Kassa community of Kassa District, in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, as...

One killed, three injured as gunmen attack Plateau community in reprisal over livestock incident

By: Zagazola Makama 

Gunmen suspected to be Fulani bandits have killed one person and injured three others in an attack on...

Troops destroy terrorist hideouts, arrest 9 suspected informants in Taraba

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of the Nigerian Army have destroyed suspected terrorist hideouts and arrested nine alleged informants during an offensive...

CDS tasks troops to crush bandits, restore peace in North-West

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has charged troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to intensify operations against bandits and...

Troops intercept suspected terrorists’ couriers, recover ammunition in Kogi

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted suspected terrorists’ logistics couriers and recovered a cache of ammunition in Lokoja Local Government...

Troops Foil ISWAP Attack Attempt in Guzamala

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 3 Area of Responsibility have foiled an attempted attack by suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorists on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mairari in Guzamala Local Government Area...

Troops Arrest Suspected Terror Logistics Couriers in Kogi State

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops under Operation MESA have arrested two suspected terrorist logistics couriers along the Obajana–Kabba road in Lokoja Local Government Area...

Three Killed in Barkin Ladi Amid Rising Tensions Over Livestock Poisoning in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Three persons have been killed in an attack on Hurum village in Tenti District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, in what...

Stolen cows allegedly rustled by Berom militia from Plateau, sold by paramount ruler traced to Nasarawa

By: Zagazola Makama

Security operatives in Nasarawa State have intercepted stolen livestock allegedly rustled by Berom militia from Bokkos in...

Troops arrest five suspected smugglers, recover materials in Borno–Yobe axis

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested five suspected smugglers and recovered assorted items during an operation along the...

Troops conduct clearance operation in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have carried out a clearance operation targeting suspected insurgent enclaves in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources said the...

Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Nasarawa State

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops under Sector 2 of Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested a suspected kidnapper during a targeted operation in Akwanga Local Government Area of...

Troops arrest seven suspected terrorists in Benue clearance operation

By: Zagazola Makama 

Makurdi, April 19, 2026 – Troops under Sector 1 of Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested seven suspected terrorists during an offensive...

Troops intervene in farmland destruction by Fulani harder in Barkin Ladi LGA

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Sector 4 under Operation Safe Haven have intervened in a farmland destruction incident involving cattle grazing in...

Troops arrest suspected terrorist kingpin and accomplice in Kwara State

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops under Operation Savannah Shield have arrested a suspected terrorist kingpin and his accomplice during an ambush operation in...

Four killed as armed men attack Gidan Daji village in Maru LGA

By: Zagazola Makama 

At least four persons have been confirmed dead following an attack by armed men on Gidan Daji village in Maru Local Government Area of...