By Miriam Humbe Amid the worrisome escalating banditry and terrorism across northern Nigeria, the Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners Forum (ABMPF) has called on the Federal Government to immediately declare a State of Emergency on insecurity in the region. The forum’s Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Yelwa said this when he addressed a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday. He said the deteriorating security situation required a new approach that empowered communities to play an active role in protecting themselves. The ABMPF said that residents could no longer afford to remain passive in the face of persistent attacks against their lives and property.…
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By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA through sustained counter-terrorism and search-and-rescue operations successfully rescued 7 more kidnapped victims and thwarted coordinated abduction attempts across Katsina and Zamfara States. This was as part of ongoing unwavering search and rescue operation to eradicating terrorism and banditry in the North West region. Lt Col Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. On 16 June 2026, in Katsina State, troops conducting Operation CLEAN SWEEP 3 intensified offensive against terrorist enclaves in Matazu Local Government Area.…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has recorded another operational success under Operation DELTA SENTINEL with the discovery of a concealed crude oil storage site used to support crude oil theft activities within the Niger Delta. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director, Naval Information of the Nigerian Navy disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The operation was conducted by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA following actionable intelligence on suspected crude oil theft activities around the Ugbokodo Creek axis of Delta State. Supported by aerial surveillance, naval personnel carried out a meticulous search of the area. Although…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) in the efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to vulnerable Nigerias. Mrs. Zubaida Umar stated, while receiving a delegation from KSrelief at the NEMA Headquarters in Abuja. The Director General commended KSrelief for its sustained support to humanitarian interventions in Nigeria and noted that the partnership has continued to complement the Federal Government’s efforts in addressing the needs of vulnerable persons affected by disasters and other…
By Miriam Humbe The trial of a former governor of Taraba State, Darius Dickson Ishaku and a former Permanent Secretary in the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in the state, Bello Yero continued on Monday, June 15, 2026, before Justice S.C. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja. This was contained in a statement signed on Tuesday by Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity. The Third Prosecution Witness, PW3, Taiwo Johns informed the Court that money from local governments in the State was sent to his private account with instruction, usually from…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recorded another operational success following the arrest of suspected members of a phone-theft and “one chance” syndicate along the Eleyele–Ojoo corridor of Ibadan, Oyo State. Osondu Ohaeri, the Deputy Corps Commander, Corps Public Education Officer disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The suspects were intercepted in the early hours of Monday, 15 June 2026, by an FRSC team on routine patrol along the Babalegba–Eleyele–Ojoo route after officers observed a motorcycle rider pursuing a Nissan Micra (Reg. No. AJW 903XE). A female passenger subsequently raised an alarm that her…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Capital Territory High Court, FCT High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, dismissed an application filed by former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello, challenging the jurisdiction of the court to entertain the N110.4 billion alleged fraud charge preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. This was contained in a statement signed by Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, on Tuesday. Bello is being prosecuted alongside Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu on a 16-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust and…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Nigerian Army with the support of the Nigerian Air Force have successfully rescued Mrs Amina Abubakar, wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar and former Director, Defence Information, who was abducted by bandits alongside her husband a few weeks ago. Major General Samaila Uba, the Director, Defence Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The rescue operation followed intensified search-and-rescue efforts conducted by troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA. During sustained offensive operations and pressure mounted on the criminal elements, troops made contact with the bandits at Tunga Village, leading to the…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA operating in Kebbi State have recovered massive high calibre weapons and improvised explosive devices in a sustained and decisive effort to rid the North-West region of terrorism and criminal elements. Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 8 Division Nigerian Army / Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The successful offensive operation took place on 14 June 2026 around the Dogon Daji general area in Dandi Local Government Area of the State. The gallant troops brought superior firepower to…
By Miriam Humbe Following the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar who was abducted alongside his wife by suspected terrorists and bandits in Katsina State, troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY) have commenced a deliberate offensive operation, code-named Operation CLEAN SWEEP III to comb out terrorists. The operation was launched targeting terrorist and bandit elements operating within Matazu Local Government Area and adjoining communities in Katsina State. The operation is aimed at locating and neutralizing the perpetrators of the heinous act, dismantling criminal networks and restoring security within the affected communities. Lt…
By Miriam Humbe A delegation from the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), led by the Chief of Administration (Army), Major General IM Abdullahi, on Sunday, 14 June 2026, paid condolence visits to the family of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd) and the Katsina State Government following the tragic demise of the senior officer. Lt Col Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. The delegation conveyed the condolences of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, and the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to…
By Miriam Humbe The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the Federal Government to declare a national emergency on insecurity, following the worsening wave of kidnappings, banditry, and violent attacks across Nigeria, CISLAC described the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar in bandits’ captivity as a tragic symbol of the country’s deepening security crisis. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, CISLAC expressed grave concern over the persistent deterioration of security despite the trillions of naira allocated annually to defence and security operations. Rafsanjani said the death of the retired military…