Defence & Security

Army Chief Tells Commanders To End Stigma Against Soldiers Seeking Mental Health Care

adminOctober 27, 2026

Nigerian Army commanders have been urged to ensure that personnel struggling with psychological trauma can access professional care without fear of humiliation or unfair treatment, as the military warns that untreated mental health problems and drug abuse could compromise operational effectiveness. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, said courage and combat experience did...

Bail Is Free: IGP Threatens Prosecution Of Police Officers, Payers Of Illegal Fees

adminOctober 25, 2026

The Inspector-General of Police, Rilwan Disu, has warned that both police officers who demand or collect money for bail and individuals who offer such payments risk arrest and prosecution, signalling a crackdown on the unlawful practice. The warning, delivered through the Head of the Nigeria Police Force Complaint Response Unit (CRU), Superintendent of Police Awu...

Sanwo-Olu Seeks Stronger Private Sector Support for Lagos Security as LSSTF Gets Permanent Headquarters

adminOctober 24, 2026

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on wealthy Nigerians, businesses and other private-sector stakeholders to increase their contributions to security initiatives, insisting that protecting lives and property requires a collective effort beyond government funding. The governor made the appeal during the inauguration of the new headquarters of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF),...

Ebola: FG Orders Reporting Of Entry Protocol Breaches Amid Security Concerns

adminOctober 23, 2026

The Federal Government has ordered ministries, agencies and health institutions to report any actual or attempted breach of Ebola screening protocols at Nigeria’s entry points, following concerns raised by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) over alleged non-compliance. The directive requires strict enforcement of approved entry procedures, with relevant institutions expected to document...

ISWAP Commander’s Hideout, Boat Engines Destroyed in Borno Air Raids

adminOctober 20, 2026

The Nigerian military says an air strike destroyed an alternate residence linked to a senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander in Borno State, killing members of the group and destroying equipment used for its operations. Channels Television reported that the October 18 operation targeted the alternate residence of Abu Saleem, identified as ISWAP’s...

NAF Strike Targets ISWAP Inner Circle, Kills Shura Council Member In Lake Chad

adminOctober 19, 2026

A Nigerian Air Force air strike in the Lake Chad region has reportedly killed a member of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) Shura Council and a senior security aide linked to one of the group’s figures, in an operation aimed at weakening the insurgents’ leadership and disrupting their supply network. The Nigerian Air...

Two Police Officers Killed, Three Injured in Explosive Attack on Abia Division

adminOctober 18, 2026

Two senior police officers have been killed, while three inspectors sustained injuries following an overnight assault on the Uratta Divisional Police Headquarters in Aba, Abia State. The attack occurred at about 2 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, when armed men reportedly stormed the facility and used explosives, triggering a fire that damaged part of the...

Army Chief Charges Troops to Protect Nigeria’s Electoral Process, Sustain Fight Against Insurgency

adminOctober 18, 2026

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has called on Nigerian Army personnel to intensify efforts to maintain security across the country, stressing the importance of protecting the electoral process and ensuring peaceful conditions for democratic activities. Shaibu made the call on Saturday during a visit to the Headquarters of the Joint Task...

Imo NYSC Kidnap: DSS, Police, Military Arrest Five Suspects in Multi-State Operation

adminOctober 17, 2026

Security agencies have arrested five suspected members of the criminal gang allegedly responsible for the abduction of 20 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State, following coordinated operations across parts of the South-East and South-South. The arrests were made during intelligence-driven raids conducted by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), the...

Nigeria Deploys 15 Million-Record Database to Strengthen Border Security, Fight Trafficking

adminOctober 17, 2026

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has introduced a digital border management system containing more than 15 million migration records as part of efforts to combat passport forgery, human trafficking and other cross-border crimes. The platform, known as the Border Control and Immigration Management System (BCIMS), is expected to improve identity verification, strengthen intelligence gathering and...

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