Nigerian Army troops from Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued six kidnapped victims in Kaduna State. The successful operation took place on January 5, 2026. Read more about the military's latest victory.
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 military eliminates 23 terrorists fleeing Kano in a coordinated air-ground strike. Amnesty International condemns separate attacks in Plateau and Kaduna. Read the full report.
The Nigerian Air Force has arrested six drug suspects in Lagos and recovered cocaine, codeine, and other narcotics. The suspects were handed over to the NDLEA in a major inter-agency operation. Read the full details.
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.
US military captures Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife in daring night raid. Details of Operation Absolute Resolve revealed. Read the full story.
US President Donald Trump announces the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a Caracas operation. Details on the military escalation and regional implications.
Nigerian Army troops successfully rescued a kidnap victim and recovered stolen items in a fierce gun battle along the Kano-Katsina border. Read the full details of the security operation.
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 State Government confirms bandits' attack on Ayetoro Kiri. Local hunters neutralised 4 assailants. 13 persons kidnapped, rescue operation ongoing with Army, Police, and DSS.
Gunmen abducted 18 bus passengers near Obarenren, Edo State. A joint security operation has rescued 11 victims. Police confirm manhunt ongoing. #NigeriaSecurity
Nigerian Army, Air Force, and Police forces have rescued three residents abducted by bandits in Kano's Gwarzo LGA. Read details of the deadly operation here.
Nigerian Army troops, in a joint operation, have freed 14 kidnapped victims from a hideout in Orokam Forest. The successful raid followed community intelligence. Read the full details of the rescue mission.
The Federal Government has secured the release of 100 pupils abducted from a Niger State school. Read the full details of the rescue operation and the ongoing efforts to free the remaining captives.
Nigerian Army troops, in a joint operation, have successfully rescued 14 kidnapped victims from a forest hideout along the Benue-Enugu border. Read the full details of the daring rescue mission here.
Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka meets CAN leaders in Plateau to forge peace. They urge government action on jobs and security to end religious violence. Read the full story.
Gombe State Police Command, with hunters, neutralized two kidnappers, arrested seven, and recovered a General Purpose Machine Gun. The syndicate confessed to receiving N150 million in ransoms. Read the full details.
Nigerian Army troops rescued 10 kidnapped victims and recovered arms, ammunition, and ₦1.6 million ransom in a dawn operation in Kaduna's Sanga LGA. Read the full details of the successful mission.
Sokoto State Police Command has arrested suspects funding bandits through cattle sales and smashed a motorcycle theft syndicate in a coordinated cross-border operation. Commissioner declares end to criminal safe havens.
Sokoto Police Command arrests three suspects for financing bandits through cattle rustling. Coordinated operations in Tangaza and Zamfara target criminal networks. CP commends operatives.
Nigerian Army troops have rescued 10 kidnapped victims, including children, in Kaduna. The operation also recovered a fabricated AK-47 rifle and N1.6 million ransom money. Read the full details of the successful mission.
Nigeria Customs Service intercepts over 184,000 litres of PMS in Adamawa, its largest fuel seizure in the state. Operation Whirlwind makes 55 seizures, combating economic sabotage.
Nigerian Army troops rescued 10 women kidnapped in Kaduna, recovering N1.6 million ransom in a dawn raid. Read details of the successful operation.
Nigeria Customs Service intercepts smuggled fuel worth N181.6 million near Cameroon border in eight weeks. ACG Kolapo Oladeji warns smugglers face life imprisonment. NNPCL also announces another petrol price cut.
Uzo-Uwani LGA Chairman Chijioke Ezugwu launches Operation Kwechiri, deploys 320 vigilantes, 4 vehicles, and 25 motorcycles to combat crime. Read about the new security strategy.
Security forces raided criminal hideouts in Ibadan's Orita-Challenge, arresting two with illicit drugs. The operation followed residents' petitions over rising crime. Read more.
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army have destroyed multiple bandit camps in Taraba's Takum LGA and neutralized two gunmen in Karim Lamido. Read the full report on the latest security operations.
Nigerian Army troops rescued Reverend Ephraim Yakubu from kidnappers in Plateau State's Bassa LGA. The clergyman was found injured. Troops recovered a fabricated rifle and ammunition. Read the full report.
Nigerian troops raided a gunrunner's hideout in Plateau, recovering an AK-47 rifle and communication equipment. In a separate incident, Imo police killed two kidnappers. Read the latest security updates.
Five Rivers State University students kidnapped from Emohua have been rescued unharmed. Police and community leaders collaborated in a successful operation. Read the full story.