…to organised crime, assassinations, extortion and other illegal activities. Last week, security forces rounded up more than 200 mostly undocumented foreign national during a swoop on a gold mine shaft west of Johannesburg. More than 100 of them were from Lesotho, police said. Mozambicans, Zimbabweans and South Africans…

A community leader was killed after security forces repelled a bandit attack on Yankamaye Ward in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on Wednesday night by security analyst Bakatsine. According to the post, the bandits invaded the area and engaged security pers…

…victims on Monday, expressed his appreciation to President Bola Tinubu and all the security forces that carried out what could rightly be described as the most audacious and dramatic rescue operation in Nigeria so far, even as he assumed responsibility for the welfare, rehabilitation and education of the rescued teache…

…Director-General of the Department of State Services, Mohammed Ngoshe, has revealed how security forces pressured the kidnappers of Oriire Local Government Area pupils and teachers in Oyo State into releasing their captives after surrounding their hideout and cutting off their support channels. Ngoshe, while speaking o…

…stormed the premises during the ongoing examination. Following the incident, a combined security forces launched a search-and-rescue operation and has begun trailing the kidnappers. Security sources confirmed that one of the abducted students has so far been rescued, while efforts have been intensified to secure the re…

…Makinde’s call as unnecessary and capable of diminishing the achievements of the security forces. He said, “Mr President, I read it this morning in newspapers, and I have also seen it in the electronic media that the governor of Oyo State is calling on the United Nations to probe the overall circumstances surrounding t…

…Governor Makinde and other stakeholders, was instrumental to the rescue operation. “The security forces pursued the abductors from day one, but they had moved deep into the forest. Although the operation claimed the lives of some personnel, it eventually paid off with the successful rescue of the victims after 56 days,…

…constantly moved the captives whenever they feared their hideouts had been discovered by security forces, forcing both adults and children to undertake exhausting journeys through difficult terrain under the cover of darkness. “When the place was discovered, we had to move, and that usually started around seven or eigh…

…Olayinka Balogun, commended the Federal and State Governments, as well as the combined security forces, for their roles in securing the victims’ release. Balogun said the abduction, which occurred on Friday, May 15, 2026, left an indelible mark on Oyo State, while the successful rescue of the victims on Friday, July 10…

…State. The Nigerian Army, in a statement after the rescue operation, 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, the…

…Officer, Omobolaji Akangbe, it commended the Federal Government, Oyo State Government, security forces, intelligence agencies, community leaders and local security networks for their roles in securing the victims’ freedom. “We appreciate the courage, sacrifice, vigilance and commitment of our security personnel who con…

…the country. The operation, sources said, was coordinated by a senior DSS official after security forces had already sealed off the terrorists’ escape routes and surrounded their hideout inside the National Park forest. ‘’The family members were subsequently taken to Abuja, where the wives were interrogated in accordan…

…the country. "We fervently appeal to the President Bola Tinubu administration, the security forces and all concerned authorities to ensure the release of all persons still in captivity across states, including Borno, Kaduna, Kwara, Zamfara and every other state where innocent citizens are being subjected to torture ari…

…and teachers were safely rescued. However, there were some casualties on the part of the security forces,” the statement read. The confirmation of Lieutenant Felix Ademe Isaac’s death has since drawn tributes from Nigerians, with many describing him as a courageous and selfless officer who gave his life in the line of…

…insecurity and protecting citizens from criminal activities.” Adeleke applauded the security forces for conducting the rescue operation with professionalism and restraint, noting that the victims were safely released while the criminal network responsible for the abduction was dismantled. The governor also paid tribute…

…50 days in captivity. Hashim said the successful operation demonstrated that Nigeria’s security forces have the capacity to defeat criminal groups when provided with sustained political support and strategic direction. In a statement issued at the weekend, he described the rescue as a significant achievement, arguing t…

…forest hideouts, the kidnappers finally succumbed to sustained pressure from Nigerian security forces, and unconditionally released the 44 abducted pupils and teachers. Read Also: Oyo students, teachers rescue: How security agents weakened terrorists The breakthrough followed a carefully coordinated multi-agency operat…

…and teachers were safely rescued. However, there were some casualties on the part of the security forces.'' the statement readThe statement concluded by saying pupils and teachers are currently receiving medical attention in an undisclosed hospital and will be handed over to the Oyo State Government in due course so as…

…some associates of the abductors who live outside their camps were also picked up by security forces. According to him, this weakened the negotiating strength of the terrorists. Tinubu celebrates, commends security agencies In his reaction, President Bola Tinubu expressed profound joy at the successful rescue of the ch…

…operation by security agencies. Following the abduction, President Bola Tinubu directed security forces to ensure the safe rescue of all those taken captive. Personnel from multiple security agencies launched coordinated intelligence-driven operations, working closely with local authorities and community stakeholders t…

…he saidAccording to him, the abductors also threatened to kill the children if security forces intensified rescue operations."They are now threatening that if we come any closer, they're going to k!ll all the kids'' he said by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 11:05 AM | Share this Story

…2026, Colonel Joseph Ajanaku (retd) was abducted in Plateau State and later rescued by security forces in a special operation. On May 30, 2026, Retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar was abducted alongside his wife by suspected terrorists in Katsina State and subsequently died in captivity.The Senate said the pattern unde…

…along the Kwara-Kogi border. "A fierce and coordinated operation by Kogi State Joint Security Forces, comprising the military, police, hunters and vigilante groups, has forced the release of many captives held in forests along the Kwara-Kogi border," the group said. "The relieving news filtered in last night as freed v…

…continue providing logistics, equipment, ammunition and other operational support to security forces fighting criminal elements. "The governor will never negotiate with bandits. Those willing to surrender should do so or face the law," he said. He said the government would continue the offensive against bandits until l…

…2026 - Colonel Joseph Ajanaku (retd) was abducted in Plateau State and later rescued by security forces in a special operation. lMay 30, 2026 - Retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar was abducted alongside his wife by suspected terrorists in Katsina State and subsequently died in captivity. The Senate said the pattern und…