Troops from the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army and Operation Safe Haven have arrested two notorious kidnappers and terrorists in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State. The arrests followed a well-coordinated sting operation based on intelligence reports. The military operation, known as Operation Golden Peace, took place on February 24, 2025, … Read more
The Enugu State Police Command has apprehended two suspected armed robbers in a swift operation aimed at curbing criminal activities in the state. The suspects, who were reportedly terrorizing residents, were caught in possession of a stolen motorcycle and other incriminating items. According to police authorities, the arrests were made following intelligence reports and a … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has officially declared the Lakurawa sect a terrorist organization, issuing a proscription order that prohibits its activities across Nigeria. The ruling, delivered on Thursday by Justice James Omotosho, also extends to other groups with similar objectives, particularly in the North-West and North-Central regions of the country. The court’s decision … Read more
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) and public affairs commentator Dr. Makama have reacted to the reported killing of the son of notorious bandit leader Bello Turji in a military operation. The incident, which occurred during a recent airstrike targeting the camps of bandit groups in Zamfara State, has sparked varied responses across … Read more
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has pledged that the notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, will soon be captured. Speaking during Channels Television’s 2024 Year-In-Review programme on Tuesday, Musa revealed that security forces have made significant progress in dismantling Turji’s network. According to the CDS, Turji has been operating in hiding, but the … Read more
The Nigerian Army has promoted 108 senior officers to enhance leadership and operations. The Army Council promoted 35 Brigadier Generals to Major Generals and 73 Colonels to Brigadier Generals. Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, announced the promotions. He emphasized that these moves are crucial for improving operational readiness. Among the newly … Read more