…hunters. "The team subsequently conducted coordinated bush-combing and intelligence-led operations aimed at rescuing the hostages unhurt and apprehending the perpetrators. "I am pleased to inform you that those sustained efforts paid off in the early hours of today, 14th July, 2026, at about 6:00 a.m., when the joint s…

…a coordinated terrorist attack led by foreign facilitators on Cross Kauwa. "Military operations across Nigeria's North East have entered a new phase following the failed attempt by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters to infiltrate Cross Kauwa in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, with troops r…

…and coastal transactions have been declared invalid.The refinery's Group Commercial Operations on Tuesday, July 14 released the new dollar benchmarks for wholesale fuel purchases. Premium Motor Spirit is now set at $0.779 per litre for gantry sales, while coastal deliveries of petrol are priced at $1,044.62 per metric…

…and continue to provide timely and credible information that will aid ongoing security operations." by Linda Ikeji at 14/07/2026 8:32 AM | Share this Story

…Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations, Lawal Isa Mani, expressed the command’s profound appreciation to the state government for the gesture. Mani described the late Inspector Haladu as a dedicated, loyal and gallant officer who lost his life while serving t…

…formations. He explained that ground troops were deployed after aerial surveillance operations failed to locate the victims because of the dense forest terrain where they were held. The GOC said the operation came at a cost, with two soldiers killed and others wounded during the mission, adding that one of the injured…

…normal commercial shipping through the strait was for Washington to end its military operations in the Gulf, cautioning that “continued interference could lead to greater incidents in the global oil and gas sector.” According to Reuters, the US Navy-led Joint Maritime Information Centre said the United States military…

…efforts to track down and neutralise the fleeing terrorists as part of ongoing operations to dismantle kidnapping networks operating across the Plateau-Taraba border corridor. by Linda Ikeji at 13/07/2026 10:33 PM | Share this Story

…have been significantly intensified through improved surveillance, stronger intelligence operations, and more robust enforcement activities along major routes identified for the illegal diversion and cross-border smuggling of petroleum products. He added that the seized PMS products were intercepted through dedicated e…

…communities and has remained a focus of the state’s environmental enforcement operations. (NAN) The post Lagos intensifies crackdown on illegal structures along Badagry Expressway appeared first on Vanguard News.

…confirmed that security forces suffered casualties. “It suffices to note that the operations were carefully planned and executed to avoid collateral damage and to equally ensure that the innocent children and teachers were safely rescued. However, there were some casualties on the part of the security forces,” the stat…

…the suspects were arrested at Tamale on the Ghana-Togo border following intelligence-led operations after the body of 36-year-old Eze was discovered in his bedroom on Saturday, July 11, 2026. According to the police, officers who responded to the scene found the deceased with a deep cut wound to the forehead and a towe…

…and operational effectiveness. He urged them to sustain the tempo of ongoing operations and intensify efforts aimed at denying drug traffickers and other criminal elements any freedom of action within the 81 Division Area of Responsibility. by Linda Ikeji at 13/07/2026 7:43 AM | Share this Story

…spokesperson, Olanrewaju, said the state had consistently carried out clearing operations around the forest to deny criminals a haven. “It is going to be continuous. We will ensure continuous clearing and surveillance,” he said. The renewed focus on the park came as traditional rulers in Oriire Local Government insiste…

…the kidnappers should surrender or face arrest or possible elimination during military operations. Investigators believe the arrest of the terrorists’ family members reduced the likelihood that the abductors would harm the hostages, fearing possible consequences for their own relatives. It was further gathered that jus…

…The improved performance, according to the commission was driven by stable production operations across most producing assets and the absence of any major pipeline outages during the period under review. “This enhanced operational stability supported improved production uptime and crude evacuation efficiency. Although…

…and apprehend every member of the trafficking syndicate and to commence coordinated operations aimed at locating, rescuing, and reuniting the trafficked children with their biological families. "The Command appreciates members of the public whose timely and credible information led to the successful operation and urges…

…Division immediately mobilized operatives and commenced coordinated search-and-rescue operations alongside intelligence gathering to secure the victim's safe rescue and apprehend the perpetrators. "On 10 July 2026, the victim escaped from the kidnappers' hideout and reported to the Police. "During debriefing, he provid…

…successful engagement, troops immediately dominated the area and conducted exploitation operations to ascertain the full extent of the terrorists' losses. "During the operation, troops recovered the Sony camcorder, several rounds of PKT and 7.62 mm Special ammunition, terrorist uniforms and other combat enablers. "Init…

…timely, credible and actionable information. The Command will sustain robust tactical operations and proactive policing strategies to preserve public peace, maintain law and order, and ensure that criminal elements have no safe haven in Ogun State,” he added. The Police Command also appealed to members of the public to…

…sparked fresh pressure on President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to launch similar operations to free hundreds of other schoolchildren, women and other Nigerians still being held by terrorists across the country. Families of abducted victims, Northern Elders Forum, Arewa Consultative Forum, religious and community…

…successful engagement, troops immediately dominated the area and conducted exploitation operations to ascertain the full extent of the terrorists' losses," he added. The Army spokesman said troops recovered the Sony camcorder, several rounds of PKT and 7.62mm Special ammunition, terrorist uniforms and other combat item…

…miners were arrested, and several mining equipment and tools used for the illicit operations were confiscated. The enforcement team also dismantled the major operational bases established by the illegal miners and sealed the site in accordance with the provisions of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act. The statement n…

…out at about 2:00pm on July 10, 2026 by troops of the 1 Brigade as part of ongoing operations against suspected terrorist groups in the state. Makama reported that the troops conducted a fighting patrol to Tungar Magaji and Gidan Dawa villages, where they encountered the suspected terrorists. "The troops engaged the su…

…region. He was also among the bandit commanders accused of coordinating violent operations against rural communities, including attacks, abductions and other criminal activities. Confirming the development, the Zamfara State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, said the killing of the bandit commander h…