A joint team of Nigerian Army troops and NSCDC personnel has raided an illegal mining location in Abuja and arrested 15 suspects. The operation was carried out after credible intelligence pointed to unauthorized mining activity in the area. On arrival, security operatives apprehended the suspects on site and confiscated equipment used for the illegal extraction.…

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 12 Brigade have carried out a successful operation in Kogi State, resulting in the death of a suspected terrorist and the recovery of arms and ammunition. The operation, conducted under Operation IGBO IDANU I, targeted a known hideout and led to the clearance of the location. Items recovered include rounds…

Troops of the Nigerian Navy have recovered about 1,600 litres of suspected illegally refined diesel during a raid in Rivers State. According to Navy Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, Director of Naval Information, the operation was carried out under Operation DELTA SENTINEL by personnel of NNS SOROH after intelligence on illegal refining activities. The team moved to…

Troops and Civilian JTF operatives have arrested a man in Borno after discovering a large cache of spent ammunition shells linked to an explosion in Kaleri, Jere LGA. The raid happened around 9:13 p.m. on May 6, 2026, after a distress call about the blast. The operation was coordinated by Ibrahim Mohammed, Special Adviser to…

NDLEA operatives from the Special Operations Unit raided a mansion at 36 African Lane, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos on May 8, 2026. They recovered 4,000 parcels of high-grade cannabis weighing 2,326kg, estimated at ₦5.815 billion. Two Mercedes-Benz buses and multiple packaging materials were also seized. In a separate operation on May 6 in Ijora Badia,…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Sadiya Umar Farouq wanted over alleged fraud and diversion of public funds. The agency issued the notice on May 9, 2026, saying Farouq, 52, is wanted for criminal conspiracy, abuse of office and diversion of public funds. The EFCC asked anyone with…

At least 9 people were killed and several injured after gunmen attacked Ngbra-Zongo village in Kwall District, Bassa LGA, Plateau State, in the early hours of May 8, 2026. Security sources said the assault began around 12:15–12:20 a.m. Troops of Operation Enduring Peace mobilized after getting reports of gunfire, but the attackers had fled before…

Abia State Police Command has arrested two men suspected of armed robbery, cultism, and vandalizing government infrastructure. According to a statement on Saturday from Police PRO DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, the arrests were made on May 6, 2026.  Michael Kalu, 21, from Afikpo North in Ebonyi State but living in Amuma Ohafia, Abia, was picked…

Troops of Sector 1, Operation UDO KA have destroyed a suspected ritual shrine and recovered improvised explosive devices during an operation in Imezi Owa, Ezeagu LGA, Enugu State. The Nigerian Army said the May 6, 2026 operation targeted alleged members of the Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network. According…

Security personnel in Plateau State have carried out operations in Bassa Local Government Area that resulted in the rescue of kidnapped victims and the recovery of livestock and cattle linked to separate incidents. In one incident, personnel responded to a report of alleged destruction of an irrigation farm in Zobwo village on May 6. After…

A prosecution witness has told an Abuja High Court how a property in Maitama was allegedly bought for the naira equivalent of ₦950 million paid in U.S. dollars, as part of the ongoing trial linked to an alleged ₦110.4 billion fraud involving former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. Ramalan Abdullahi, a legal practitioner with the…

Security forces operating under Operation Enduring Peace have uncovered multiple illegal arms manufacturing sites in Plateau State, sparking debate over the way the conflict in the state is reported. Troops recently raided factories in Vom, Jos South LGA, where they arrested five suspects alleged to be linked to Berom militia networks. Items recovered included locally…

The Rivers State Police Command has dismantled an illegal security outfit operating as “Civilian Joint Task Force” in Tai Local Government Area, arresting five suspects and recovering three locally fabricated pump-action rifles. The operation, carried out on May 6, 2026, was based on credible intelligence and targeted the group’s base in Sakpenwa, Tai LGA. The…

The Nigeria Police Force says it has arrested eight suspected kidnappers after a coordinated operation in Rukubi Community, Doma LGA of Nasarawa State, following an armed raid on the area. According to the police, gunmen stormed the community on the night of May 6, 2026, firing shots and causing panic before abducting two residents from…

Forces of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, have continued sustained clearance operations in the Timbuktu Triangle, pushing ISWAP and Boko Haram fighters out of several strongholds in Borno State. According to security sources, the week-long offensive, launched Tuesday under Operation Desert Sanity, is targeting terrorist elements across the North-East theatre.  The first…

The Plateau State Police Command has drawn praise for its prompt and decisive action after arresting a group of suspected criminals linked to a string of attacks in Plateau State and nearby communities. The operation, carried out by the Command’s tactical units, led to the detention of the suspects and the recovery of several firearms…

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, have intercepted six suspected logistics suppliers linked to terrorist groups during a security patrol in Borno State. According to military officials, the arrests were carried out at about 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday by personnel of the 5 Brigade under Operation Desert Sanity. The individuals —…

A Nigerian businessman, Amadi Simon, has been taken into custody in Switzerland following a joint international operation targeting a cross-border drug money laundering ring. The arrest was made by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in collaboration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and law enforcement agencies from Switzerland, France, and Greece. The coordinated…

The Ogun State Police Command has intercepted an attempted hijacking of a commercial truck in Ijebu Mushin, recovering the stolen vehicle and an improvised weapon at the scene. According to the Command, the incident occurred in the Oke-Ado area of Ijebu North Local Government Area, where a group of armed men attacked a truck driver…

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has convicted former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman on 12 counts related to fraud and money laundering involving ₦33.8 billion linked to the Mambilla and Zungeru hydroelectric schemes. In his ruling, Justice James Omotosho said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had established its case beyond reasonable doubt.…