…where jihadist groups have carried out attacks and kidnappings targeting civilians and security forces. Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso and Nigeria have faced persistent militant violence for more than a decade, resulting in thousands of deaths and widespread displacement. The region has also experienced a series of military…

…fierce firefight. “Overwhelmed by the superior firepower and coordinated assault of the security forces, the criminals abandoned all their captives and escaped into the surrounding forest with gunshot wounds,” the statement said. However, in his interview at the Kogi State Police Command on Tuesday, which was posted on…

…put the robust security architecture across the state, working in collaboration with the security forces to ensure that Enugu is uncomfortable for anybody that plans criminality, and you're seeing that very clearly. "We are intentional in investing in and organising our security architecture to prevent crime. But if th…

…recover weapons in Ekiti Plateau activist accuses soldiers of killing Mangu youth leader Security forces arrest kidnappers of Enugu Catholic seminarian, others [Photo] Military wipes out terrorists in Plateau, recovers rifle Pandemonium in Rivers varsity as gunshots throw students into panic [VIDEO]

…thanked soldier who carried her out of forest after rescue operation in Kogi (video) Security forces rescued 16 kidnapped victims, including four children, following an operation against suspected bandits in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. In a video posted by John Adama Akola, the Special Adviser on Securi…

…comes amid continued military operations along the Kebbi-Zamfara corridor, as security forces intensify efforts to prevent armed groups operating in Zamfara from extending their activities into communities in Kebbi State.

…son, Mantum Sauka, remains in the custody of the kidnappers, according to the report. Security forces have since intensified their search across the surrounding areas in an effort to locate and rescue him. The troops are also working to identify and arrest those responsible for the abduction. Troops rescue abducted man…

…senior members to move between enclaves while reducing the risk of interception by security forces. According to Zagazola, nine ISWAP fighters were neutralised during the air strikes, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries. He added that the casualties included terrorist elements linked to the group…

…Congress Square with protesters targeting police with stones and other projectiles, and security forces responding with tear gas, rubber bullets and a water cannon. The protesters, mobilised by left-wing movements and unions, were undeterred by earlier concessions removing one change that would have made it easier for…

…adds to the growing wave of violence in parts of Mangu Local Government Area, where security forces have continued to respond to attacks on civilians, livestock and farmlands amid ongoing efforts to prevent further escalation of the crisis. by Linda Ikeji at 06/08/2026 6:39 AM | Share this Story

…But in August 2025 local media reported Mugumya had been taken by men linked to the security forces, and nothing was heard from him until late July when a video of him, visibly emaciated and seated next to a walker, circulated on social media. The video surfaced as international observers have expressed concerns about…

…recovery of those who were injured in the attack. The Chairman assured residents that security forces have already been deployed to Abaushwa to restore peace, protect lives and property, and prevent further attacks. He urged the people to remain calm, cooperate with security agencies, and continue to provide useful inf…

…reports that the group had relocated to the area after sustained pressure from security forces. The Base Information Officer, NNS VICTORY, Lieutenant-Commander Sulaiman Bala, disclosed this in a statement issued in Calabar on Monday. Bala said no arrests were made during the operation as the suspects fled upon sighting…

…District. The campaign council argued that a forward command base in Otukpo would allow security forces to respond more quickly to attacks and rebuild public confidence in the state's security system.Benue killings: Call on federal, state authoritiesThe campaign council addressed its appeal directly to President Bola A…

…August 1, in the Spanish enclave in North Africa towards the El Tarajal border crossing. Security forces were seen accompanying migrants toward designated border areas after hundreds entered the Spanish enclave from neighbouring Morocco in recent days, many by swimming around the Tarajal breakwater or crossing through…

…Ecuador and El Salvador. Member states exchange information and coordinate judicial and security forces to address transnational criminal activity. Fujimori won Peru’s election on a promise to address soaring security concerns, and had already signalled a desire to join the alliance before taking office on Tuesday. “We…

Sustained intelligence-led operations by joint security forces in Imo State have reportedly neutralised key commanders of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), identified as Solomon Akarachukwu Alisiobi, popularly known as “Maddox”, and Chima Azubuogu, alias “Akajiofor”. The two suspected commanders were killed during ra…

…the intense public outcry, the Lagos State Government intervened in the matter. Security forces moved in to arrest the father-in-law, which subsequently prompted the rest of the family members to flee the premises. Gwamnishu later shared a video call with Tosin and her boys, confirming that they are safe. Watch below..…

…our new search feature at Legit.ng! Armed bandits posed a serious and growing danger to security forces in Lagos in 1997, repeatedly overpowering police officers and soldiers to seize their weapons and ammunition.Within February 1997 alone, security operatives were disarmed in more than five separate attacks across the…

…and creates a significant operational advantage for terrorists,” he said. “While security forces struggle to reach affected areas quickly, armed groups navigate the difficult terrain with relative ease, enabling them to strike repeatedly and retreat into the forests before help can arrive. Better roads are no longer si…

…strikes the woman, who is sitting on the ground with her face and body covered. Security forces vehicles are visible in the background. The incident was denounced by the National Institution for Human Rights in Libya (NIHRL), an independent Libyan civil society organization. In a statement issued on Friday, July 24, 20…

…the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS) and local vigilantes. Security forces are currently conducting deliberate operations at the suspected location of the terrorists, aimed at safely rescuing the abducted chairman. “The Theatre Command has deployed all available resources in the ongoing oper…

…terrorist logistics, communications and supply networks across the North-East, with security forces increasingly targeting individuals suspected of providing technical or logistical support to insurgent groups. Army intercepts suspected ISWAP member, recovers Starlink communication equipment in Borno

…The arrested suspects remain in military custody for preliminary investigation, while security forces continue efforts to track down and arrest other members of the suspected criminal network operating in the area. by Linda Ikeji at 20/07/2026 8:33 AM | Share this Story

…across three communities in Sabon Birni LGA between Thursday evening and Friday morningSecurity forces repelled an earlier invasion attempt at Unguwan Lalle, but the bandits redirected their assault to neighbouring villagesA community leader confirmed the killings came amid renewed bandit activity in the area, includin…