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…
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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…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has sustained its offensive against crude oil theft and illegal refining activities in the Niger Delta, frustrating renewed attempts by economic saboteurs to re-establish illegal refining operations in Rivers State. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information, Nigerian Navy disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. Acting on credible intelligence, personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER under Operation DELTA SENTINEL conducted a targeted anticrude oil theft operation around the Oseokishikpa axis of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. During the operation, naval personnel uncovered 2 illegal refining sites comprising 8…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has once again demonstrated the effectiveness of its intelligence-driven patrol operations. This is with the successful recovery of a stolen vehicle by personnel of RS5.13 Iruekpen Unit Command, Edo State. Osondu Ohaeri, the FRSC Deputy Corps Commander, Corps Public Education Officer disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. The recovery occurred on Sunday, 14 June 2026, following a distress report received by the patrol team concerning a gold coloured Toyota Camry. The car was with registration number RBC 987 CM, and was reportedly stolen from a church premises in Benin…
The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) wishes to inform Prospective Corps Members deployed to Niger State for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I Service Year that their Orientation Course has been postponed until a later date. This decision has become necessary due to the ongoing renovation of the NYSC Orientation Camp in Paiko, Niger State, being undertaken by the Niger State Government following the extensive damage caused by a recent windstorm. Consequently, NYSC Management is making urgent arrangements to secure an alternative venue for the Orientation Course. A new commencement date and other relevant details will be…
By Osondu Ohaeri According to Elly Blue, Bikenomics: How bicycling can save the economy “The best scenario of all when it comes to air pollution has nothing to do with tail pipe filters or hybrid, electric or zero emissions car technology. The way to reduce pollution is to reduce driving, plain and simple” As valid and realistic as this quote appear, the benefits of adopting bicycle as alternate means of transportation across the globe, cannot be over stressed and this informs why a day is set aside annually globally, to rev up awareness and public consciousness on the increasing need…
The Defence Headquarters regrets to announce the passing of Major General Rabe Abubakar (Retired), who tragically lost his life in captivity following his abduction. The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) convey its deepest sympathies to the Abubakar family, his colleagues and all Nigerians. Maj Gen Abubakar served the nation with distinction and held many appointments including spokesperson of various military formations as well as spokesman for the AFN as Director Defence Information. He made immense contributions to counter-insurgency operations, professional development of the AFN and numerous other commendable and outstanding impacts. His commitment to duty and to the unity of…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of sector 2 operation FANSAN YAMMA have neutralized terrorists, rescued 3 kidnapped victims and recovered a cache of arms and logistics In ongoing efforts to rid Zamfara State of banditry and terrorist activities. 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 Saturday. The operational successes were recorded across Zurmi and Shinkafi Local Government Areas of Zamfara State. On 12 June 2026, during a fighting patrol by troops covering Birnin Saba, Yanbuki, and Sabon Garin Daudawa in Zurmi Local…
By Miriam Humbe The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has successfully concluded the 2026 Chief of Defence Staff Democracy Day Volleyball Championship. This reaffirmed the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s (AFN) commitment to physical fitness, esprit de corps and jointness. The Democracy Day Volleyball Championship was held at the Aguiyi Ironsi Indoor Sports Complex, Abuja, as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. Major General Samaila Uba, the Director Defence Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The championship brought together male and female teams from across the Services in a vibrant display of sportsmanship, professionalism and healthy competition.…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has arrested three suspects linked to the vandalism of the Oando–Ondewari pipeline at Ogboinbiri Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information Nigeria Navy disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The arrest followed a joint intelligence-led operation conducted by naval personnel in collaboration with a private pipeline surveillance outfit after reports of a deliberate breach along the pipeline corridor. Subsequent inspection confirmed that the pipeline had been vandalised, resulting in the spillage of crude oil and posing a threat to critical national…