…the state capital, where then Governor Samuel Ortom was to receive them. Troops of the 4 Special Forces Command (Operation Ayem Akpatuma III) intercepted the convoy at a roadblock along the Gbese-Gboko-Makurdi road. The Commander of the 4 Special Forces Command, Brigadier General Maude Ali Gadzama, said the troops acte…
…in the murders of Terfa Iwambe and Paul Hwakar Ayuba, as well as an ambush on special forces personnel around September 2025, during which several security personnel were reportedly murdered. The exact number of casualties in the alleged ambush was not specified in the accounts provided.Other allegations against Abam i…
The Nigerian Army has graduated a new Special Forces battalion to strengthen counter-terrorism operations and tackle emerging security threats across the country. The graduation ceremony took place at the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Doma, Nasarawa State, on Friday, October 9, 2026. The Chief of Army Staff, L…
Troops of the 109 Special Forces Battalion, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, have arrested a suspected high-profile terrorist in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State. In a post on X, counter-terrorism expert Zagazola Makama said the suspect, identified as Madumaki Modugai,…
…recovering arms and ammunition. The terrorists launched the attack on troops of the 101 Special Forces Battalion from four different directions, but the soldiers responded with superior firepower, tactical manoeuvres and effective battlefield coordination. Ammunition recoveredPhoto: Nigerian Army In a statement on the…
…kidnappers. “At about 11:09 am on Wednesday, troops of 176 Guards Battalion and 197 Special Forces Battalion intercepted two fleeing suspects around Gaube Village in Kuje Area Council. “Troops recovered an AK-47 rifle and a magazine loaded with 19 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition from the suspects.” The guards briga…
…government statement. Analysts noted the scale of the operation pointed to Niger's special forces as a likely source.Beatrice Bianchi, an adviser for the Sahel-Sahara Security Strategies Centre in Dakar, said presidential guard forces appeared to be gaining the upper hand by early Sunday morning, with many of the soldi…
…near the Nigerian border. He was freed the same month following intervention by US special forces in northern Nigeria. US humanitarian worker Jeffery Woodke was kidnapped by jihadists in southwest Niger in October 2016 and freed in 2023. “Kevin, the United States of America looks forward to welcoming you HOME. Glad to…
The Nigerian Army on Friday graduated 1,178 Special Forces troops from the 10th batch of its Advanced Infantry Training Programme, charging them to uphold human rights and the rule of law while confronting terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other security threats across the country. The six-month training, conducted u…
…Àlvarez Ayala, a senior figure in the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was captured by special forces in downtown Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco, on Thursday, Mexican outlet Excelsior reported. He was also wanted in the ass@ss!nation of Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan who was k!lled during a Day of the Dead festival in…
A renowned climber who served in the British special forces has died following an avalanche on one of the world’s highest mountains. According to Sky News, the company co-founded by Nirmal Purja – Elite Exped – has confirmed that the former British Army and Royal Marines soldier has died in Pakistan. Purja, known as Ni…
…the newly approved Nigerian Army 5 Division Headquarters in Makurdi, Benue State, as a Special Forces Division. Usman made the call on Monday while commending the President’s approval for the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel. He described the m…
…to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to conduct a special investigation into the alleged fraud involving the controversial PFIPC could lead to a wider probe beyond the suspects already before the court. Osigwe stated this in a telephone interview on Tuesday, after Adeyemi’s arrest.…
…of Correctional Service, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps; members of the Special Forces from Abuja; the Secretary to the Oyo State Government; members of the State Executive Council; commissioners; political office- holders, Chief Medical Director of the 2 Division Medical Services and Hospital, among other…
…(ONSA) through the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), the Defence Headquarters, Special Forces from the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Air Force, the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), as well…
…specifically the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC), the Defence Headquarters with Special Forces elements from the Nigerian Army, Navy the Air Force and the Nigeria Police, the Department of State Services (DSS), National Intelligence Agency (NIA), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and other security…
…report. CNN further reports that the US military is on the ground in Venezuela, where special forces carried out a deadly raid to seize then-President Nicolás Maduro. Relief teams from all over the world are also mobilising assistance, and pledges of foreign aid are pouring in. Earlier, Tribune Online reported that two…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has graduated 111 personnel from Special Forces Course 13/2026 at the Regiment Training Centre Annex (RTCA), Bauchi, to enhance its capacity to support ongoing air and joint military operations against insurgents nationwide. According to a statement made available to Defence Correspondents…
By: Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has graduated 111 personnel from Special Forces Course 13/2026, further enhancing its capacity to support ongoing air and joint military operations across the country. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information while making this known on…