Security/Defence

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, has reacted to claims by the House of Representatives that terrorists carrying out attacks in the country possess superior weaponry compared to the Nigerian …

THE Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has revealed that more than 8,000 terrorists and bandits were neutralised across Nigeria in 2024 under the administration of President Bola Ahmed …

The Bauchi State Police Command has said that bandits killed several local vigilante members in an ambush near the Bauchi–Plateau border. The attack happened on Saturday, according to a statement …

Police operatives have killed three bandits in Benue State in its efforts to tackle crimes in the North-Central State. The bandits, suspected to be from Shitele and Ukum, were holding …

Less than 48 hours after the North-East governors held its 11th forum meeting In Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, suspected Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly attacked the 27 Task Force …

The Nigerian Army on Saturday said it is currently locked in a fight against men of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The update follows an attack on the …

THE Nigeria Police Force, through its Intelligence Response Team (IRT), has apprehended three suspected kidnappers and rescued two Ghanaian nationals who were abducted in a cross-border criminal operation. According to …

Troops of 1 Brigade have killed five bandit leaders in the Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The spokesman of 1 Brigade, Captain Suleiman Omale, disclosed this in …

THE Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Jibrin Ali from Zandar, Niger Republic, for allegedly posing as a military officer. Jibrin was caught during a routine patrol …

The Borno State Police Command has urged residents of Maiduguri, the state capital, to remain calm following Wednesday night’s explosion at Giwa Barracks. It clarified that the incident was a …