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US Strikes Kill 8 in Pacific Drug Cartel Operation

US military forces killed eight people in strikes on suspected drug boats in the Pacific. The controversial campaign, part of 'Operation Southern Spear,' has now claimed at least 95 lives.

Police bust kidnapping syndicate, recover GPMG in Gombe

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.

Troops Rescue 10, Recover Arms and Ransom in Kaduna

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.

Troops Rescue 10, Recover N1.6m Ransom in Kaduna

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.

NCS Seizes N181.6m Petroleum Products in Adamawa

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.

Army Rescues Abducted Pastor, Recovers Rifle in Plateau

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.

Two nabbed with narcotics in Ibadan security raid

A joint security operation in Ibadan's Orita-Challenge led to two arrests for narcotics and the dismantling of criminal hideouts. The action followed resident petitions over rising crime. Read the full details.

Troops Rescue 6 Ejiba Church Kidnap Victims

Nigerian Army troops have rescued six victims abducted from a Cherubim and Seraphim church in Ejiba, Kogi State. Read the full details of the successful joint operation here.

Troops nab three arson suspects in Taraba

Nigerian Army troops arrest three men after arson attack in Karim, Taraba. Suspects gave false security affiliations. Read how the military prevented wider violence.

Army rescues 12 abducted teenage girls in Borno

Nigerian Army rescues 12 teenage girls from Boko Haram/ISWAP captivity in Borno State. The victims, aged 15-20, were freed in intelligence-led operation. Read how community support helped secure their release.

Army rescues 12 abducted girls in Borno operation

Nigerian troops successfully free 12 teenage girls kidnapped by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Askira/Uba, Borno. The victims are receiving medical care and will reunite with families soon.

Army rescues 21 kidnapped passengers in Kogi

Nigerian Army confirms rescue of 21 passengers abducted along Obajana-Oshokoshoko road. Joint security operation engaged kidnappers in fierce gunfire. Read full details.

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