In a major peace breakthrough, 80 militants from two camps in Cross River State have voluntarily surrendered their weapons under a state amnesty programme. Read about the arms cache and the path to reintegration.
DSS operatives rescue two ECWA pastors and a member abducted in Kaduna. Three suspects linked to the kidnapping and arms trafficking are arrested in a joint operation. Read the full story.
Nigeria's DSS rescues abducted pastors in Kaduna, uncovers arms supply routes across North-Central states. Read details of the joint security operation and arrests.
Nigerian troops in Borno State secure major victory as 11 terrorist fighters surrender with weapons. Army kills 8 insurgents, arrests logistics suppliers, and destroys camps. Read the full report.
Nigeria's DSS investigates ex-Attorney General Abubakar Malami after EFCC found arms in his Kebbi apartment. Court also orders forfeiture of 57 assets worth ₦213.2bn. Full details inside.
Nigerian troops neutralise 8 terrorists, force 11 to surrender in Borno. Two logistics suppliers arrested in sustained offensive. Read the latest on the fight against insurgency.
Nigerian Army troops neutralised a notorious bandit, Sadiq Isah, and recovered weapons in a Plateau State raid. Read the full details of the operation and its link to the Tosho mining attack.
An editorial argues the National Assembly's lamentations over Nigeria's dire security are hypocritical. As part of government, lawmakers must act, not just talk. Read the full analysis.
Delta Police Command arrests key suspects, recovers high-grade weapons in major crackdown on inter-state kidnapping and armed robbery syndicate. CP Adesola vows sustained action.
Nigerian soldiers have uncovered a major arms cache in Taraba linked to suspected kingpin John Ngata. The haul includes 13 AK-47 rifles and hand grenades. Read the full details of the operation here.
Nigerian troops intercept wife of notorious criminal John Ngata, leading to recovery of 13 AK-47 rifles, grenades, and ammunition in Taraba. A major blow to criminal networks.
Nigerian Army's Operation Whirl Stroke intercepts wife of notorious criminal John Gata, uncovers and destroys large weapons cache in Taraba. Read details of the successful operation.
Nigerian Army troops arrest 15 suspects and recover 13 pump action rifles in Delta State. Read the full details of the successful operation against criminal elements.
Beijing imposes sanctions on 20 US defence companies, including Boeing, after a major US arms sale to Taiwan. Tensions escalate over the island's status.
A Police Inspector attached to Niger State Government House has reportedly died in detention after arrest for alleged arms dealing with bandits. This is the second such incident in a week.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces a massive $110 billion investment over 10 years to develop Israel's own arms industry, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers like the US.
Former EFCC boss Ibrahim Magu explains the legal hurdle that prevented questioning ex-President Goodluck Jonathan over the controversial arms funds. New book reveals internal PDP tensions.
Nigerian Army troops, with DSS, arrested a gunrunner and seized a large cache of arms in Bokkos and Mangu, Plateau State. The operation aims to ensure a peaceful Christmas season. Read more.
A Deputy Superintendent of Police in Niger State shot himself during an audit into missing AK-47 rifles and ammunition. Four officers arrested for negligence.
DSP Abdullahi Isah dies after shooting himself during a routine arms audit in Minna. The officer was under investigation for illegal ammunition dealings. Full details inside.
Political activist Timi Frank urges President Tinubu to investigate NSA Ribadu and Kwara Governor over alleged arming of non-state actors. A national security scandal unfolds.
A senior aide to Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has accused the PDP of spreading dangerous misinformation on insecurity. The opposition party refutes the claims, alleging government links to suspects. ONSA clarifies arms distribution policy.
A Deputy Superintendent of Police in Niger State shot himself dead after being implicated in supplying AK-47 rifles and ammunition to bandits. Full details of the shocking incident inside.
Nigerian troops have eliminated three terrorists and recovered weapons in Zamfara State during Operation Forest Sanity IV. Read the full report on the latest military success.
Kogi Governor Usman Ododo credits President Tinubu's security reforms for a major arms recovery in Lokoja. The haul includes dozens of rifles and hundreds of ammunition rounds. Read more.
Kogi Governor Ahmed Ododo announces recovery of major arms cache in joint security operation. He vows total war on terror following meeting with President Tinubu. Read details.
Niger State Police apprehend a 35-year-old woman, Zuwaira Usman, transporting 2,500 AK-47 rounds. The suspect reveals a criminal network spanning Kaduna and Delta states. Read the full details of the interstate arms smuggling bust.
Global arms sales reached record $679 billion in 2024 as Ukraine and Gaza wars fuel demand. US firms dominate while European companies face supply chain challenges. Read full analysis.
Global arms sales reached record $679 billion in 2024 as Ukraine war and Gaza conflict fuel demand. US companies dominate while European firms see 13% growth despite supply challenges.
Rival cult groups in Ondo City surrender 17 weapons in police-brokered peace deal. Former members express relief as community partnerships drive disarmament success.