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Army Kills Kidnapper, Arrests Informants in Plateau

Nigerian Army troops foil kidnapping, kill one suspect, and arrest informants in Jos North. A separate case reveals a woman arrested for transporting 2,500 rounds of ammunition. Read the latest on security operations.

18 Abducted on Benin-Akure Road, 11 Rescued

Gunmen abducted 18 bus passengers near Obarenren, Edo State. A joint security operation has rescued 11 victims. Police confirm manhunt ongoing. #NigeriaSecurity

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.

Kogi West Endorses Ododo for Second Term

Political and traditional leaders in Kogi West endorse Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for a second term in 2027 and announce a new Zonal Security Joint Task Force to combat banditry. Read the full communique.

Nigeria, Niger Hold Security Talks After Border Clash

The Defence Headquarters convened a Joint Border Security Meeting after a clash between Nigerian and Nigerien soldiers in Katsina. Learn how the situation was deescalated and what steps are being taken to prevent future incidents.

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.

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