The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Oluyede, has urged journalists and media organisations across Nigeria to take an active role in countering terrorist propaganda and misinformation aimed at undermining the country’s peace and security. Responsible Reportage Critical to Military Success Speaking in Abuja at the opening of the Directorate of Army Public Relations’ …
The Nigerian Army has announced major operational successes across the country, with troops killing nine terrorists, arresting eight suspects, and rescuing 37 kidnapped victims during coordinated operations. A military source said the operations were carried out nationwide, reflecting the army’s renewed drive to strengthen security. According to the source, troops of the 151 Task Force …
Troops from the 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP) have arrested 25 suspected drug dealers and seized various illicit substances in a raid on Layin Sabon Kasuwa, in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation, carried out during intelligence-led surveillance, uncovered a hideout thought to be used by criminal …
Troops of the Nigerian Army have uncovered and dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing factory in Heipang District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, raising hopes for improved security in the troubled North-Central region. The operation, conducted on Wednesday by soldiers of the 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace, followed actionable intelligence on …
Troops of Operation FANSAR YANMA (OPFY) rescued five kidnapped victims on September 7, 2025, in Malumfashi LGA of Katsina State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama confirmed the operation on X (formerly Twitter). Terrorists had attacked Gidan Kwairo village, but soldiers from the 17 Brigade, alongside vigilantes and Keystone operatives, responded quickly. According to Makama, terrorists invaded …
By Esther Ososanya Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) on Monday neutralised three suspected kidnappers during a failed ransom pickup along the Jos–Makurdi road in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation followed the abduction of Corporal Munyal Abdullahi, a member of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Jos, who was …
