…the fleeing suspects. The successful intervention underscores the importance of rapid military response and community alerts in preventing criminal elements from abducting vulnerable residents in rural communities. by Linda Ikeji at 19/08/2026 5:10 PM | Share this Story

…at all levels to invest more resources in education rather than focusing solely on military responses to insecurity. Kukah said many of the security challenges facing Nigeria today stem from years of neglect of education, stressing that ignorance has become a major driver of violence and instability. Thus, he also call…

…improve counter-insurgency and internal security operations, and ensure faster military response to emerging threats nationwide. He stated that the implementation of the new force structure will be done in two phases. ''The first phase, covering the establishment of the 5, 9, and 10 Divisions and the reorganisation of…

…killings have reinforced calls by indigenous youth organisations for a more robust military response and echoed concerns over what they described as the continued occupation of communities by armed groups. The renewed concern also followed a strongly worded press statement issued by the Coalition of Plateau State Indig…

…Plateau, the North-East, North-West and North-Central required a more decisive military response. He said, “My perspective on the security challenges in Nigeria is that our armed forces must see their duty not as a peacekeeping force but as protecting the sovereignty of Nigeria against enemies of the state. If we don’t…

…missions, carried out in Sabon Birni and Isa local government areas, followed swift military responses to intelligence reports and distress calls from affected communities, according to the military. In the first operation, conducted on June 18, troops responded to credible intelligence indicating that armed terrorists…

…Government Area of Delta State. The killings shocked the nation and prompted a massive military response and complete destruction of the community. In the months that followed, the military arrested Prof Arthur Ekpekpo, Chief Belvis Adogbo, Mr James Oghoroko, Dennis Okugbaye, Dennis Amalaka, and Mrs Mabel Owhemu betwee…