By David Akoji In Nigeria’s long war against insurgency, bullets have not been the only weapon. Quietly, and far from the theatre of combat, another strategy has been unfolding for some years, one that seeks to separate low risk combattants and offer a second chance to the forcefully conscripted, not to eliminate them as enemies, but to transform them. This is the story of Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC), Nigeria’s most ambitious deradicalisation and reintegration programme, and one of its most misunderstood. A War Beyond the Battlefield When Nigerian troops began reclaiming territories from Boko Haram in the North East around…
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By Miriam Humbe Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE deployed in Sector 9 Shendam, successfully rescued a kidnapped victim and recovered ransom paid by the family during a coordinated operation on Saturday, 25 April 2026. Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE, Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The operation underscores the military’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks and protection of citizens within Operation ENDURING PEACE Joint Operations Area. The rescue operation was initiated following the abduction of a female victim from Bauna area of Shendam Local Government Area on 19 April 2026.…
By Miriam Humbe The Director-General (DG) National Youth Service Corps(NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu has told Corps Members that their welfare, safety and security are top priority to the NYSC and so, would never be compromised. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. The Director-General said this while addressing the 2026 Batch “A” Stream II Corps Members deployed to Niger state and some deployed to the FCT but assigned to undergo their Orientation Course at the NYSC Niger Camp located in Paiko. General Nafiu disclosed that he was in Makurdi,…
By Miriam Humbe The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Friday, 24 April 2026, inaugurated a General Court Martial to try 36 serving military personnel over alleged mutiny, aimed at overthrowing the government of the day. A statement signed by Director, Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba said that this was in furtherance of the DHQ’s statement issued on 26 January 2026 which dwelled on the subject. The inauguration marks a significant step in reinforcing discipline, accountability and the commitment of the Armed Forces to safeguarding national integrity and constituted authority. Proceedings of the Court will be conducted with the highest standards…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 2, Operation UDO KA operating in the ongoing Operation EASTERN SANITY in Ebonyi State have successfully arrested a notorious Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) kingpin popularly known as ‘Calamity’ and four others during a raid on the terrorists’ hideout in Nwofe, Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, in the early hours of 21 April 2026. It was gathered that this was in a sustained offensive and concerted efforts to rid the South East and environs of criminal elements. Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 82 Division Nigerian Army,…
By Miriam Humbe In a targeted strike against criminal elements operating within the Marit general area of Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State, troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE, have successfully executed a coordinated ambush on the evening of Tuesday, 21 April 2026. Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE disclosed this in a statement. The operation, which took place at approximately 7:49pm, near Doruwa Babuje, was launched following the receipt of credible intelligence regarding the movement of armed gunmen known for terrorizing local communities through violent attacks, sexual assault, and armed robbery. Upon…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in sustained offensive operations conducted in the night of 21/22 April 2026, delivered devastating precision air strikes that dismantled ISWAP terrorist logistics networks along the Lake Chad waterways around the Kaniram Island axis in Northern Borno State. Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force. (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement. Acting on credible Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) inputs, OPHK air assets established persistent overhead presence and confirmed the concentration of over 30 terrorist boats and associated…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Space Administration (CDSA), Major General Philip Ilodibia, on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, conducted an operational assessment visit to the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in Maiduguri, Borno State, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen joint military operations in Nigeria’s counter-insurgency campaign. Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force. (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement. During the visit, the CDSA received comprehensive operational briefings on the activities and progress of OPHK. He stated that the purpose of the visit was…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), on 22 April 2026, successfully repelled coordinated terrorist attacks at Kanama, Ngoshe, and Banki across the Theatre. Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force. (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement. The attacks, which occurred at various times during the day, were decisively defeated through the vigilant response of troops and effective fire control, with no adverse reports recorded. The failed assaults further underscore the sustained combat readiness of OPHK troops and their dominance in denying terrorists freedom…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), under Sector 2, in the early hours of 23 April 2026, successfully repelled a determined terrorist attack on Kukareta. Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force. (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement. The attack, which commenced shortly after midnight and lasted until about 0300 hours, was met with a swift and coordinated response by vigilant troops. The troops executed a deliberate offensive-defensive operation, effectively containing the assault and forcing the terrorists into a disorderly withdrawal. During the…
By Miriam Humbe In a significant blow to the proliferation of illicit weapons and the activities of criminal elements, troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have successfully raided a clandestine arms manufacturing site in Gwandanu Village, Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the Media Information Officer Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE disclosed this in a statement. The operation, which was conducted at about 5:00 pm on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, resulted in the arrest of 2 suspects caught in the process of fabricating sophisticated firearms. During the precise tactical raid, troops seized a substantial…