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Nigerian police forces successfully neutralized a notorious bandit kingpin known as 'Acid' in Imo State. Separately, air strikes conducted by Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in Borno State resulted in the neutralization of numerous terrorist fighters.
Nigerian security forces successfully rescued 308 kidnap victims in a significant operation spanning six months across forests in Kwara and Niger states. This rescue is part of ongoing efforts to combat abduction in the country.
Security forces in Sokoto, Nigeria, successfully foiled a bandit operation and rescued 32 kidnap victims. Police confirmed the rescue of the abductees during the operation.
Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim praises the Oyo rescue operation, stating it proves Nigerian security forces can defeat criminal gangs with sustained political suppo Read More:…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested two individuals in Edo State over alleged damage and theft of telecommunications infrastructure, part of efforts to protect national assets.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended 12 suspects involved in a syndicate responsible for the vandalism, theft, and recycling of critical national infrastructure, including railway tracks.
Armed militants ambushed Nigerian security forces responding to a distress call in Kebbi state, northwestern Nigeria. The attack resulted in the deaths of nine soldiers, one police officer, and one resident.
Security forces in Nigeria successfully repelled a bandit attack in Kampani village, Wase Local Government Area, Plateau State.
Nigerian security forces have successfully rescued 308 abductees, returning them home after freeing them from kidnappers in a northern forest. This comes amidst a workforce crisis in South Africa's textile industry.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has launched a manhunt for vandals and recovered ₦1.8 million worth of stolen streetlight cables in Jigawa State.
Nigerian security forces have rescued multiple kidnap victims and arrested numerous suspects, including terrorist logistics suppliers. Troops rescued 27 victims in Sokoto and Zamfara, while police arrested 1,198 suspects and rescued 166 kidnap victims nationwide.
The NSCDC Edo Command has arrested two suspects and rescued a teenage girl who was abducted and sexually assaulted in Ewohimi, Edo State. Investigations into the incident are currently ongoing.
Nigeria's DSS and Army successfully thwarted a major ESN attempt to abduct WAEC students across Enugu, Anambra, and Imo states, leading to the recovery of weapons and arrests of suspects.
Nigerian security forces successfully rescued 15 pupils following an attack by gunmen on an unregistered orphanage and school in Kogi state, where 23 children and the proprietor's wife were abducted.
Residents in Taraba State, Nigeria, have praised security forces for successfully overpowering local militias, bringing an end to their activities in the region.
The Nigerian Army killed a suspected terrorist and recovered rifles in a Benue raid, while police recovered AK-47 rifles from an accident scene in Niger where a suspect was lynched.
Nigerian security forces have successfully rescued more than 300 hostages who had been abducted by militants in a major operation.
Nigerian police have arrested 14 suspected cultists in Enugu, while soldiers have apprehended six suspected oil bunkerers in Lagos. These operations highlight ongoing efforts by security forces to combat crime in the country.
More than 40 schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State, Nigeria, were successfully rescued by the Nigerian army after being held captive by Islamic militants since May. The rescue operation has been widely praised by various Nigerian officials and community leaders, with the victims now undergoing observation.
Nigerian security forces successfully repelled a bandit attack on a local government headquarters in Sokoto, while in Oyo, troops have blocked escape routes as kidnappers of school children reduced their demands. These incidents highlight ongoing security challenges in the country.
Nigerian security forces successfully rescued multiple kidnap victims, including relatives of a former minister and individuals in Plateau and Kaduna states, while also foiling other abduction attempts.
Police and army units raided bushes in Rivers communities following allegations of armed bandits invading farming areas in Ipo. Local vigilante groups were alerted by farmers about the invasion.
Serving senior officers in Nigeria claim that repentant terrorists are leaking crucial information, while lamenting the loss of three Colonels in Borno and the unaddressed issue of equipment being taken.
Nigerian security forces successfully engaged and killed an unspecified number of terrorists during coordinated attacks in Pulka and Mandaragirau, Borno State.