By Miriam Humbe The General Officer Commanding 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Ibikunle Ademola Ajose, donated 20 new motorcycles to women in the cantonment. Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Humsi Media Online gathered that the action was in a significant move to enhance the economic well-being of families of personnel in Giginya Cantonment, Sokoto. The gesture is aimed at boosting their income-generating activities and fostering self-reliance within the barracks community. The GOC/Commander…
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Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded significant operational successes in Adamawa State, continuing intensified cordon-and-search operations targeting perpetrators and facilitators of the Gamboru Market Mosque suicide bombing. Following sustained surveillance on identified locations, OPHK troops executed a coordinated cordon-and-search operation in the Yan Lemo area of Mubi South Local Government Area in the early hours of 5 January 2026. Eight suspects were apprehended, including two principal suspects believed to be key facilitators within the suicide bombing network. A search of the suspects’ residence led to the recovery of cash, mobile phones, identification documents, ATM cards, jewellery, and other…
By Miriam Humbe The Headquarters 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army on January 3, 2025 celebrated the West African Social Activities (WASA) 2025 at the Obinze Barracks Parade Ground in Imo State. Major Hashimu Sa’ad Abdullahi, the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 34 Artillery Brigade, Owerri disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. The Special Guest of Honour, Air Commodore DE Bello, Commander 511 Quick Response Group (QRG), Owerri, described the Nigerian Army as a strong unifying institution that continues to bring together people of diverse cultures and backgrounds in service to the nation. Bello said: “The cultural…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded another operational success following a well-coordinated offensive against terrorist elements in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State, leading to the rescue of kidnapped civilians. Lt Col Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North East), of Operation Hadin Kai disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. In the early hours of 4 January 2026, troops, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), engaged terrorists at a known crossing point along the Sojiri axis. During the encounter, five terrorists were neutralised without any casualty…
By Miriam Humbe Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has activated the Agency’s Maiduguri Operations Office to deploy an Emergency Response Team (ERT) to support ongoing rescue efforts following a tragic boat mishap in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State. The NEMA team will coordinate with the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (YOSEMA) and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen the search and rescue operations. NEMA was alerted to the incident by YOSEMA. The mishap occurred at approximately 7:48 p.m. on Saturday, 3rd January 2026, and involved a canoe conveying 52 passengers travelling from…
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have uncovered a large cache of high-calibre ammunition in the Bulumkutu Railway general area, further reinforcing the effectiveness of ongoing intelligence-driven security operations across the North-East theatre. The recovery followed sustained troops presence and follow-up actions after a recent cordon-and-search operation, based on actionable intelligence aimed at denying criminal and terrorist elements freedom of action, particularly in the aftermath of multiple suicide bombers neutralised or apprehended within the past week. At about 3:00 p.m. on 2 January 2026, troops of OPHK received a distress call reporting the discovery of suspicious metallic objects concealed within…
The suspected suicide bomber, Ibrahim Muhammed Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has made a major breakthrough in its sustained counter-terrorism operations with the identification of Shariff Umar as the principal coordinator of suicide bombing activities responsible for recent attacks and attempted attacks within the North East. This development followed intelligence-led cordon-and-search operations conducted at the Kalmari area of Maiduguri on 31 December 2025, during which 14 suspects linked to suicide bombing activities were arrested. Subsequent detailed identification and investigative processes established the structure, roles, and operational linkages of the terror cell. During the investigation, a suspected suicide bomber currently in custody,…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other emergency response stakeholders have continued coordinated operations at the site of the fire disaster involving the Great Nigeria Insurance House building at Marina, Lagos Island. The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, today paid an official visit to the incident site and reaffirmed the commitment of the State Government to work closely with the Federal Government and relevant organisations to ensure the safe and successful completion of the rescue and recovery efforts. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was conducted round the disaster area by operational leads, commended NEMA and other…
By Miriam Humbe The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has congratulated the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Coordination and Head of the Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit on the occasion of her 50th birthday. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information & Public Relations in the OSGF disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. SGF described her new age as a milestone to recognise her remarkable professional career of nearly three decades that reflects consistency, hard work, and results-oriented leadership. The SGF also acknowledged her contributions to politics and policies, highlighting her active…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, paid a landmark visit to the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Thursday, 1 January 2026. Media Information Officer, Headquarters Theatre Command Joint Task Force (North East)Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Uba Sani. Humsi Media Online gathered that the visit was in a bid to strengthen operational synergy in the fight against terrorism in the North East. Addressing troops, Vice Admiral Abbas extended New Year greetings and commended their courage, resilience, and sacrifices in safeguarding…
By Miriam Humbe The Director of Search and Rescue of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Air Commodore Usman Bature, today led responders from various stakeholder agencies in a rapid site assessment of the Great Niger House building at Marina, Lagos Island, which was recently gutted by fire. Manzo Ezekiel, Head, Press Unit at NEMA, Headquarters disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Rescue operations at the location are still ongoing as the NEMA South West zonal Director is also in Lagos with the Director Search and Rescue to strengthen efforts of the Head of Lagos…
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have successfully neutralised three terrorist suicide bombers following a deliberate, intelligence-driven operation conducted along the Guduf–Pulka axis in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The operation, executed through covert intelligence efforts by troops in collaboration with local volunteer forces, led to the tracking and neutralisation of the suicide bombers before they could carry out planned attacks on innocent civilians. During the encounter, suicide vests and other improvised explosive device (IED)…