…deported to stable democracies like Ghana have been abused, dumped without papers by security forces in neighbouring Togo. Two-thirds of the 39 countries hit by the Trump administration’s full or partial travel bans are in Africa — as are nearly half of nations that have struck murky deportation deals with Washington,…

…deserved recognition and encouragement rather than constant criticism. He also commended security agencies in Kogi for their commitment to maintaining peace and security despite prevailing challenges. Ibenu expressed hope that security personnel would be provided with additional resources, equipment and support to enha…

…operations in parts of Jos South, Barkin Ladi and Bokkos Local Government Areas. Security forces have also recovered locally fabricated rifles, ammunition and other weapons while intensifying intelligence gathering around criminal hideouts. Operation Enduring Peace, in a statement signed by its Media Information Office…

…for African troops deployed in Somalia, as well as "hundreds of millions to Somali security forces, and billions more in humanitarian and development assistance," it said. The letter accused Somalia's government of failing to "sustain progress against al-Shabaab, take ownership of its security functions, or undertake s…

…to fight the Islamisers, the Federal Government and top officials of the armed and security forces have uncharacteristically, of late, started sounding rather empathetic towards the enemies, calling them "our prodigal sons", saying that repentant Boko Haram can be president of Nigeria. If truly Nigeria had voluntarily…

…failed the test of necessity under international law, making the conduct of the security forces excessive and unlawful. In a statement signed by the country director of Avocats Sans Frontières France, Angela Uwandu Uzoma-Iwuchukwu, on Tuesday, said the judgment sends a clear message that a journalist's digital tools ar…

…searching the area, the troops found a vehicle that had been burnt by the attackers. Security forces secured the scene and increased patrols along the route to prevent further attacks and reassure residents. According to military authorities: “Efforts are ongoing to track down the perpetrators and prevent terrorist act…

…Department of State Service, DSS, last year. However, multiple sources revealed that as security forces continue to tighten their grip around the terrorists, the kidnappers have reportedly "dropped some of their earlier demands" and are now "largely focused on securing ransom payment." Vanguard was further made to unde…

... Recover Livestock, Motorcycles By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO - A joint security operation involving troops of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, police operatives, civil defence personnel, and local security outfits has repelled a bandit attack on Tureta, the headquarters of Tureta Local Government Area of So…

…the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately directed the deployment of additional security forces to secure lives and property. A comprehensive investigation into the incident has since commenced, and efforts to rescue the kidnapped victim and track the perpetrators are ongoing. The command assures residents of…

…the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately directed the deployment of additional security forces to secure lives and property," he said. Usman disclosed that a full-scale investigation had commenced, while efforts were ongoing to rescue the abducted victim and apprehend those responsible for the attack. "A comp…

…kidnappers which was later dropped as it became obvious that the lack of capacity by the security forces to rescue captives was the main factor fueling ransom payment. The situation has now moved to a situation whereby terrorists demand the release of top commanders and operatives captured and detained by security forc…

Terrorists mount stiff resistance Source: Abductors trapped, security forces closing in By Adeola Badru 36 agonising days after gunmen swept through three schools in Oyo State and disappeared into the vast wilderness with dozens of pupils and teachers, the battle to secure their freedom has entered what security offici…

…in captivity, I saw that they were constantly afraid of being attacked or challenged by security forces or other groups," he stated. Tsiga, however, argued that focusing solely on the armed criminals ignores the broader ecosystem enabling their operations. "It is not only the bandits that matter. What about the people…

…assailants abducted several passengers during the attack and killed one civilian before security forces arrived. "Troops immediately mobilised to the scene and launched a coordinated pursuit operation supported by aerial surveillance," Danja said. "The swift response and sustained pressure mounted on the terrorists com…

…operation supported by aerial surveillance assets.The sustained pressure mounted by the security forces forced the terrorists to abandon their captives and retreat. As a result, 17 kidnapped passengers were rescued unharmed and handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action. In a related operation on the…

…North East theatre. "The public is urged to continue providing timely intelligence to security forces and to remain vigilant. OPHK would comtinue to sustain aggressive offensive operations to decisively degrade terrorist capabilities and restore lasting peace to the region." Troops repel ISWAP attacks on military forma…

…of terrorist kingpin Kachallah Ibrahim Battujo, who was eliminated by Nigerian security forces on June 10, 2026, in a forest near Iluke in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Justice Hauwa Joseph Yilwa handed down the sentences after both women pleaded guilty to Counts 2, 4 and 5 of the five-count terrorism…