…themselves. Imagine our closeness to the Sahel and the difficult terrain around the Lake Chad. Imagine the Niger Delta militancy and the challenge of navigating the creeks by regular forces. We have such peculiar problems that require strategic solutions. Take the example of a State with a difficult terrain with its ow…

…from Nigeria following the conclusion of a joint counterterrorism operation in the Lake Chad Basin, a senior American general has confirmed.General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, Commander of US Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa, disclosed this at a press briefing held on the sidelines of the African Chiefs of Defence Conf…

…across the country. Those crossings were shut in 2014 after Boko Haram activity in the Lake Chad Basin forced their closure for security reasons. They reopened in 2019, with Fotokol and Gambaru following in 2021 after joint military operations involving Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger and Chad."Folding this separate, security…

…groups, including affiliates of the Islamic State and al-Qaeda operating across the Lake Chad basin and the wider Sahel region.Niger under Junta ruleGeneral Abdourahamane Tchiani has led Niger's military government since July 2023, when soldiers seized power and detained the elected president, Mohamed Bazoum. Since the…

…security environment cannot be divorced from developments across the Sahel and the Lake Chad Basin. “As Atiku rightly acknowledged, Nigeria shares borders with Niger, Chad, and Cameroon. While the region continues to confront terrorism, violent extremism and transnational organised crime have proven to be domestic dist…

…2026 operation that killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command of ISIS, in the Lake Chad Basin. Anderson said the strike dealt a significant blow to ISIS leadership both in Nigeria and globally.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!He added that Nigeria had been "very a…

…He said Nigeria’s strategic position at the intersection of West Africa, the Sahel, the Lake Chad Basin, the Gulf of Guinea and the wider Atlantic world made the country’s peace and stability important to the region. “Our position means that peace in Nigeria has consequences far beyond Nigeria. It also means that relig…

…valuable lessons for addressing agricultural challenges in Northern Nigeria and the Lake Chad region. “In Yangling, often referred to as China’s ‘Agricultural Silicon Valley,’ we witnessed the seamless integration of modern technology with traditional farming. “For example, we observed advanced water-saving irrigation…

…stronger political, economic, and security engagement with countries in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin, while proposing a development compact to address the region’s security and development challenges. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, made the call on Saturday in Maiduguri, Borno…

…in the Loess Plateau could provide valuable lessons for Northern Nigeria and the Lake Chad region. He also identified China’s zero-tariff policy for products from 53 African countries as a major opportunity for Nigeria to expand agricultural exports to the Chinese market. He said commodities including sesame, ginger, c…

…technical devices obtained during a recent offensive against the terrorist group in the Lake Chad region. The wanted ISAWP leaders. [Credit: Nigerian Army]According to the military, their identities were obtained after a forensic exploitation of the recovered devices, including high-value intelligence materials and a c…

…of the network's activities, and support ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the Lake Chad region. A comprehensive investigation report is expected to be submitted upon the conclusion of the ongoing inquiry. by Linda Ikeji at 29/07/2026 7:59 AM | Share this Story

…had been trained as gunboat operators and anti-aircraft gunners for operations in the Lake Chad region. They further confessed that weapons were only issued to them before specific operations and were retrieved by their commanders immediately after the missions, suggesting a tightly controlled weapons management system…

…publication Zagazola Makama, which covers security developments across the Lake Chad basin, disclosed this on Friday, July 24, 2026.How military airstrike unfoldedAn intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform known as "Guardian" located three vehicles hidden across different positions in the area and then d…

…and task collector for the terrorist group, supporting insurgent activities in the Lake Chad region. The suspect is currently in the custody of the 403 Amphibious Brigade for further investigation and exploitation of intelligence. Military sources said the arrest represents another significant breakthrough in ongoing e…

…gathered from the recovered materials enabled troops to expand the pursuit deep into the Lake Chad Islands (LCI) axis, extending operations towards Abadam Local Government Area. "The operation culminated in the arrest of a fleeing foreign suspect believed to be an Arab of Moroccan origin with suspected links to the Isl…

…in a report by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security analyst covering the Lake Chad region. According to the report, the operation was carried 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…

… Intercepts foreign terrorist drug courier in Lake Chad islands By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have successfully thwarted multiple coordinated infiltration attempts by ISWAP terrorists across Borno State in the early hours of 10 July 2026. This is as t…

…alcoholic beverages and other prohibited substances to terrorists operating in the Lake Chad Islands.In a statement on Friday, July 10, Mohammed Goni, acting military information officer, headquarters joint task force (north-east), Operation Hadin Kai, said the suspect was arrested on Thursday, July 9, during an intens…

…transporting illicit drugs and alcoholic beverages to insurgents operating in the Lake Chad region. The arrest was made by troops of Sector 3 of the Joint Task Force North East during an intelligence-driven operation along the Maiduguri-Monguno highway on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military I…

…elements pass either to surrender to troops or to relocate to other enclaves within the Lake Chad Basin. Suspects held key positions - Army The statement identified the suspects as Munzirs within the terrorist leadership structure, adding that preliminary interrogation showed the pair "occupied influential positions an…

…organised crime and resource-based conflicts. Shaibu also identified instability in the Lake Chad Basin, the Sahel and the Gulf of Guinea as major regional security concerns. He noted that emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and cyber capabilities, were reshaping the contemporary battlespace. Accor…

…strike was the elimination of ISIS's second-in-command, Abu Bilal Al-Manuki, in the Lake Chad area on 16th May 2026. The Federal Government and the Nigerian military had falsely claimed to have killed Al-Manuki in 2024. Following the US action, the Presidency was forced to admit that the "Al-Manuki" they allegedly kill…

…relentless offensive operations conducted by OPHK troops against ISWAP enclaves in the Lake Chad region. “The unrelenting ground and air offensives forced the terrorists to abandon their positions in confusion, enabling the victims to escape from prolonged captivity. “The rescued persons are currently being seen by med…

…hosting more than 100,000 refugees and asylum seekers, largely from countries within the Lake Chad Basin region, while also grappling with millions of internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by insecurity and other humanitarian crises. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen George Akume, disc…