Nigerian Army

Violence and insecurity in Plateau State, Nigeria

19 clusters · 64 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Plateau State: Six killed in attack on Gero community

Violence in Plateau State, Nigeria, has involved both targeted attacks on security forces and raids on civilian communities. In early August, gunmen ambushed a joint security patrol in the Riyom Local Government Area, ki

Illegal mining enforcement and custodial deaths in Niger

8 clusters · 115 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Nigeria investigative panel blames asphyxiation for deaths of miners in NSCDC custody

Security operations targeting illegal mining in Niger State, Nigeria, have led to a significant humanitarian crisis. Following the arrest of suspected illegal miners in the Gurara and Wushishi-Lukoto areas by the Nigeria

Insurgency in Northeast Nigeria

5 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Nigerian military kills 16 ISWAP fighters in Lake Chad strikes

The security situation in Nigeria’s North-East remains volatile due to intense activity between insurgent groups and the military. Between October 10 and October 18, 2026, Operation HADIN KAI conducted a series of air st

Nigeria digital data and cloud localization efforts

15 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Nigeria banks face data localisation deadline

Nigeria is advancing efforts to localize cloud infrastructure and digital data to bolster economic sovereignty. On August 5, 2026, the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative was formalized through regulatory instruments sig

Nigeria kidnapping and insurgent security ops

267 clusters · 260 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Nigerian military operations rescue kidnap victims and neutralize suspects

Throughout late 2026, Nigerian security forces conducted extensive operations to combat kidnapping and terrorism, though they faced significant casualties and ongoing challenges. In August, police and military operations

Nigeria political landscape intensifies ahead of 2027

15 clusters · 91 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Peter Obi unveils NDC 2027 presidential agenda

Political activity in Nigeria continues to intensify as the 2027 general elections approach. Recent legislative by-elections in Gombe, Kano, Bauchi, and Delta states saw the All Progressives Congress (APC) secure four ou

Nigerian Navy and government intensify oil theft crackdown

21 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Nigerian Navy recovers 132,000 litres of suspected stolen crude in Rivers

Operation Delta Sentinel has continued its aggressive campaign against illegal oil refining, theft, and smuggling in the Niger Delta. Throughout late 2026, the Nigerian Navy conducted numerous raids in the Okrika, Rivers

Nigerian Army security leadership and expansion

8 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Nigeria's Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu completes first year as Army Chief

Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, the Nigerian Army Chief of Army Staff, has called for senior officers to adopt strategic leadership and innovative thinking to address a complex security landscape involving terrorism, in

Nigerian Army capacity and training expansion

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Nigerian Army deploys 600 troops to India for specialized training

The Nigerian Army is expanding its specialized military capabilities to address evolving security threats and counter-terrorism needs. In early October 2026, the Army graduated a new Special Forces battalion at the Speci

Nigeria-Rwanda military cooperation expansion

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Nigeria and Rwanda pledge enhanced military cooperation

Nigeria and Rwanda have initiated efforts to strengthen bilateral defense relations through enhanced training and industrial collaboration. Following an official visit to Kigali by Nigerian Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant

Abduction and rescue of Catholic priest in Nigeria

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Nigeria security forces conduct multiple rescues and arrests

On October 13, 2026, Father John Inalegwu Otache, the priest in charge of Saint Margaret’s Parish in Ajegbe-Awume, was abducted by unknown gunmen in Benue State, Nigeria. The kidnapping took place while the priest was tr

ISWAP insurgency in Borno State, Nigeria

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Borno State: Eight Nigerian soldiers killed in ISWAP landmine explosion

Conflict in Borno State involving the Nigerian military and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has resulted in significant casualties for both sides. In early October, Nigerian troops from the 101 Special Forces

Detention of journalist Lawrence Zongo by Nigerian military

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Nigerian Army explains arrest of journalist Lawrence Zongo

On October 5, 2026, the Nigerian military detained journalist and human rights advocate Lawrence Zongo at the Maxwell Khobe Cantonment in Jos. Zongo, who works with Truth Nigeria and Amnesty International, was reportedly

Nigeria Customs Service inter-agency security collaboration

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Nigeria Customs Service strengthens inter-agency cooperation to combat smuggling

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has initiated a series of engagements with various security agencies to enhance inter-agency collaboration and intelligence sharing. Initially, the NCS conducted familiarization visits

Bayelsa State security and military coordination

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Bayelsa Governor Diri pledges security support and seeks military command review

Governor Douye Diri has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to maintain peace and protect critical national assets. In discussions with senior military

Lakurawa terrorist activity in Sokoto State

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Sokoto security operations neutralize terrorists and destroy hideouts

Suspected Lakurawa terrorists targeted the Ungushi community in Sokoto State’s Kebbe Local Government Area, where attackers reportedly opened fire on residents. A gun battle between local vigilantes and the attackers res

Nigeria Union of Journalists state council elections

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Churchill Oyowe re-elected as Delta State NUJ Chairman

Various state councils of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) have conducted leadership elections. In Bauchi State, Ra’uf Oyewole was elected Chairman and Muhammad Nasir Shuaibu was elected Secretary of the Correspon

Nigeria defence media and security communications

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: DECAN Conference emphasizes media role in Nigeria's security

The Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) held its annual lecture and awards ceremonies in Abuja, focusing on the intersection of media and national security. During the initial proceedings, retired Lieu

Nigeria regional connectivity and bilateral partnerships

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Ethiopia and Nigeria strengthen strategic partnership for African connectivity

Nigeria is engaging in various bilateral efforts to enhance regional connectivity and economic ties across Africa. In September 2026, Gambian officials expressed interest in strengthening tourism and business cooperatio

Nigerian Army recruitment and security initiatives

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Nigerian Army promotes recruitment and security in Rivers State

State governments in Nigeria, specifically Delta and Rivers, are actively promoting Nigerian Army recruitment opportunities to local youths. These initiatives aim to provide professional development and employment as par

Nigerian security operations against crime and banditry

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Nigerian Air Force conducts strikes against kidnappers in Benue

Nigerian security forces have intensified operations across several states to combat various forms of criminality, including drug trafficking, illegal mining, and banditry. In early October, operations in Plateau, Kogi,

Nigerian Army structural expansion and deployment

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Nigerian Army expands security presence in Oyo and Nasarawa

The Nigerian Army is undergoing a structural expansion and increased deployment to address regional security threats. Following presidential approval to expand the military structure from eight to 12 divisions, the Gombe

Activities and advocacy of the Alaafin of Oyo

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Alaafin of Oyo calls for national unity and commends Nigerian Army security efforts

Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, the Alaafin of Oyo, has issued several calls regarding social and regional stability in Nigeria. Initially, the monarch advocated for the prioritization of education as a fundamental human r

Nigeria bandit and militant violence continues

49 clusters · 192 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Niger State bandits abduct farmers and demand ₦94m ransom

Violence intensified in June with a series of brutal assaults, including the Kawel massacre in Plateau State and farmer‑herder clashes in Niger and Benue that left dozens dead. Bandits raided villages in Katsina and Zamf