The Nigerian Army has rescued three kidnapped victims and neutralized two terrorists during a joint operation with the Nigeria Police Force and local vigilante groups in Edo State. The operation followed a reported kidnap incident at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma on July 13, 2026. Acting on credible intelligence, troops in close synergy with police personnel…

The controversy surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has deepened following the arrest of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, who paraded himself as the Director-General of the agency. According to police sources, Adeyemi was arrested in Osun State over allegations of conspiracy, forgery and impersonation. Investigations concluded that he forged an appointment letter purportedly…

Seven travellers who were abducted along the Riyom road in Plateau State have been freed by troops of Operation Enduring Peace. It was gathered that the rescue followed a distress report on the night of Sunday, July 13, 2026, about suspected gunmen operating around Sopp community in Riyom LGA.  Personnel from Sector 6 of the…

The Nigeria Customs Service has auctioned 20,500 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) intercepted within the Zone A axis as part of its ongoing anti-smuggling drive under Operation Whirlwind. The exercise was announced by the Service, with officials stating that the fuel was recovered during intelligence-led operations aimed at stopping the illegal diversion of petroleum…

A combined team of military personnel and local vigilantes has arrested 27 people suspected of drug peddling during raids on known drug hubs in Jos North LGA, Plateau State. According to security sources, the operation was carried out at about 5:30 p.m. on July 12, 2026 in Yanshanu, Dutse Uku, and Farin Gada Tomato Market…

Troops of Sector 7, Operation ENDURING PEACE have intercepted a suspected arms supply network and seized a number of illegal firearms in Kaduna State. According to the Army, the operation followed credible intelligence about the movement of unlawful weapons from *Jos, Plateau State to Niger State. In the early hours of Monday, 13 July 2026,  soldiers…

Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI have repelled a coordinated attack by suspected ISWAP terrorists on Cross Kauwa community in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.  The operation led to heavy casualties on the attackers and the recovery of a Sony camcorder containing intelligence materials linking the operation to…

Troops of 65 Battalion, Nigerian Army have intercepted a truck loaded with a large consignment of illicit drugs along the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road, following credible intelligence. The operation, carried out on Wednesday, July 9, 2026, led to the arrest of the driver and seizure of the drugs. Military sources said the intelligence-led operation was conducted…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has announced it will prosecute several corruption cases in six states and the Federal Capital Territory following the conclusion of investigations. The cases cover allegations of contract fraud, money laundering, abuse of office, and diversion of public funds. Based on recent ICPC filings and statements, the…

Grief has enveloped Kum and Wereng-Camp communities in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State after suspected gunmen killed nine members of one family, including a two-month-old baby, in an attack that occurred late Saturday night. According to the National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, Rwang Tengwong, the assailants invaded the communities…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), seeking a court order compelling the electoral body to investigate allegations that governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) diverted about ₦800 billion from Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) funds for political and…

Detectives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a 33-year-old man, Olawale Sikiru, and one of his alleged accomplices for reportedly staging his own abduction and extorting money from his family under the guise of a ransom demand. The police said the scheme was uncovered after a woman identified simply as Iyabo reported on…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 38-year-old South African woman at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, after discovering 5.75 kilograms of heroin concealed in her luggage. The agency said the suspect allegedly used her three-year-old son as a cover in an attempt to beat security checks and…

Troops have overpowered terrorists and rescued four kidnapped victims during an operation along the Kebbi-Sokoto border, security sources confirmed. The victims were reportedly freed after soldiers engaged the terrorists in a firefight and forced them to abandon their captives. The operation is part of ongoing efforts under Operation FANSAN YAMMA to clear bandit and terrorist…

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have carried out a large-scale clearance operation across suspected terrorist hideouts in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, following a recent Boko Haram/ISWAP attack on Miringa community. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was launched in the early hours of July 10, 2026 by personnel of the…

Personnel of Operation HADIN KAI have apprehended a man suspected of supplying logistics to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) after intercepting him with cartons of pharmaceutical products en route to Damboa, Borno State. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the arrest occurred at 11:00 a.m. on July 10, 2026, during a routine check…

Forty-six pupils and teachers abducted from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained freedom after spending 56 days in captivity, with the Nigerian Army confirming they are now receiving medical treatment before being reunited with their families. The victims — 39 pupils and 7 teachers — were kidnapped on May…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arraigned 10 persons before the Federal High Court in Lagos over what it described as an industrial-scale methamphetamine production network uncovered in Ogun State. The suspects, led by alleged kingpin Anochili Innocent, 63, were brought before Justice Musa Kakaki on Friday, July 10, 2026 on an 11-count charge.…

Pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom. The victims, 39 pupils and 7 teachers, were kidnapped on May 15, 2026, during attacks on Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, and two other schools in Esinle. Security sources said sustained operations by a joint team…

The Kogi State Police Command says it has arrested three persons in connection with the death of Mariam Usman, a teacher at Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School in Ugbamaka, Olamaboro Local Government Area. According to a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, the suspects will be arraigned before a…