The Defence Headquarters has said the new terrorist group, Lukarawa, has begun a recruitment process to bolster its fighting capabilities. It, however, said the military was aware of the group’s recruitment activities and working closely with other security agencies and the state government to halt the recruitment efforts. The DHQ had, last Thursday, confirmed the emergence of a new terrorist …

The air component of Operation Hadin Kai has killed more than 70 terrorists in air strikes conducted on 6 November at Kwallaram and Arainna Ciki islands in Borno. This is contained in a statement by the director of defence media operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, on Saturday in Abuja. Mr Buba said that while more than 70 extremist members were eliminated …

The Federal Government has bemoaned non-sharing of classified information and intelligence among law enforcement agencies, saying such development could hinder efforts to reduce crime. It cautioned all the security agencies against the approach, warning that the country could not afford to continue employing such a strategy with the present insecurity affecting many parts of the country. Minister of Police Affairs, …

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has charged the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to intensify efforts to dominate the airspace and end insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the North-West region, saying, “Please, end insecurity now”. During a visit to the Headquarters 213 NAF Forward Operating Base in Katsina State, the Minister said, We are deploying additional platforms, including attack …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Sanwo-Olu; and Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, are expected to speak at the 18th edition of the Africa Security Watch Award and Conference scheduled for 10 December in Doha, Qatar. At a briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the International Coordinator/Chief Executive Officer of Africa Security Watch, Mr. Patrick Agbambu said that Sanwo-Olu would …

In collaboration with key stakeholders, the Enugu State Government unveiled the state Security Trust Fund (ESSTF) at the Old Government Lodge, Enugu, last Thursday. The initiative aims to enhance security across the state, creating an enabling environment for sustainable economic growth and development through a robust Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Inaugurated last February by the governor, ESSTF represents a strategic …

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, alongside officials from the Ministries of Defence and Finance, participated in a crucial Programme Management Review Meeting in Italy to finalize the acquisition of two squadrons of M-346 fighter aircraft and additional AW109 Trekker helicopters from Leonardo S.p.A. In a statement by the Director of NAF Public Relations, Air …

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has been urged to do more about the rising cases of extortion involving personnel of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), as well as urgently address flaws in the recruitment process. The call for the police authorities to take urgent action follows a recent investigative report in Kwara state published with support from …

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has said that his government will not consider the appeal of terrorists to stop the bombing of their hideouts. This followed the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) vow to continue its onslaught on bandits and terrorists in the North-West, particularly Zamfara until peace returns to the zone. In April, a suspected bandit leader, Garba Aminu in …

The Nigerian Army emerged as the overall champion at the Armed Forces Games, clinching 172 gold medals at the event held in Kaduna. The Army’s total haul reached 264 medals, including 60 silver and 32 bronze. The Nigerian Air Force finished second with 187 medals—33 gold, 103 silver, and 51 bronze—while the Nigerian Navy secured third place with 18 gold, …