The Coalition of Civil Society Organisation of Nigeria, Taraba State Chapter, has commended the Commander of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, for his leadership and the significant improvement in security across Taraba State. The commendation was given on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, during a courtesy visit by members of the organisation to the Headquarters of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army in Jalingo. The delegation was led by the State Chairman, Dr Joseph Gimba, who said the visit was to appreciate the Brigade Commander’s sustained efforts at restoring and maintaining peace in the state.…
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The Edo State Government has expressed shock over the abduction and killing of Dr. Abu Ibrahim Babatunde in Auchi, describing the incident as unfortunate, painful, and regrettable. In a statement issued by the Office of the Governor, the government assured residents that the tragic incident would not weaken its resolve to sustain and intensify the fight against kidnapping and other forms of criminality across the state. The government acknowledged that kidnapping remains a serious and worrisome security challenge, stressing that significant investments and interventions have been deployed to curb the menace. It noted that without these efforts, the situation could…
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have foiled another kidnapping attempt and rescued three victims in Taraba State. The operation, which took place on January 5, 2026, followed credible intelligence received by troops deployed in Jeb Jeb town regarding the activities of suspected kidnappers in Sangai Village, Bachama Ward of Karim Lamido Local Government Area. According to a statement issued on Tuesday in Jalingo by the Brigade’s Acting Spokesperson, Lt. Umar Muhammad, troops swiftly mobilised and pursued the suspects toward the border area between Taraba and Plateau states. “On sighting…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Monday night delivered a commanding performance, thumping Mozambique 4‑0 in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to book their place in the quarter‑finals and keep their title defence hopes alive. The emphatic victory at the Complexe Sportif de Fès saw Nigeria take control early and never look back, with goals coming from Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen (twice) and Akor Adams. Lookman breaks the deadlock with a sharp finish after a smart assist from Akor Adams, setting the tone for Nigeria’s dominance.Osimhen doubles the lead, pouncing on a loose ball to fire…
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have arrested eight suspected members of a suicide bombing network and intercepted a large cache of suspected terrorist logistics in Adamawa State, military authorities announced on Monday. The arrests followed intensified cordon-and-search operations targeting individuals linked to the recent Gamboru Market Mosque suicide bombing, according to Lt. Col. Sani Uba, Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI. OPHK troops conducted a coordinated operation in the Yan Lemo area of Mubi South Local Government Area in the early hours of January 5, 2026, after sustained surveillance of identified locations.…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Benue State Command, has arrested six suspects for alleged vandalism of critical national assets at Apir settlement in Guma Local Government Area of the state. The arrests were made on December 28, 2025, following a coordinated surveillance operation carried out by NSCDC personnel in collaboration with local youths. The operation led to the apprehension of the suspects at Apir, opposite the NNPC Depot, where they were allegedly involved in the vandalisation of Power Holding Company of Nigeria/Transmission Company of Nigeria (PHCN/TCN) cables. Those arrested were identified as Shiaondo David Iorshenge, described as…
The Gombe State Government has announced a raft of stringent security measures, including an immediate ban on scrap metal trading, compulsory profiling of new tenants, and the establishment of an enforcement committee on grazing reserves and cattle routes, in a bid to enhance public safety across the state. The decisions were reached at an expanded meeting of the State Security Council presided over by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and were disclosed to journalists by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Zubair Muhammad Umar, shortly after the meeting. Barrister Umar said the council approved the immediate ban on the scrap…
The Borno State Police Command has recorded another security breakthrough with the recovery of a concealed cache of 912 rounds of ammunition in Maiduguri. The discovery was made on January 4 at about 2:00 p.m. when operatives of the Lamisula Police Division, acting on credible intelligence, conducted a search operation in the Kumshe Jamba Mari area of the state capital. Police sources said the Department of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) was immediately deployed to the location after the ammunition was uncovered. The area was subsequently cordoned off to prevent any threat to public safety. A total of 912 rounds of…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has denied bail to the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, and three other defendants facing trial over the alleged diversion of public funds to finance terrorism. The court ordered that the four defendants remain in custody pending the conclusion of their trial. According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the accused allegedly diverted Bauchi State government funds amounting to $9.7 million and converted the money into foreign currency. Prosecutors told the court that between January and May 2024, millions of dollars in cash were allegedly distributed to a Fulani…
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), working alongside the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have neutralised five terrorists and rescued three abducted civilians during a military operation in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. The operation took place in the early hours of January 4, 2026, at a known terrorist crossing point along the Sojiri axis, according to a statement by the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba. The statement said the troops launched a coordinated offensive against the insurgents, resulting in the killing of five terrorists without any…