Makurdi, Benue State – June 17, 2025The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has identified three major issues fueling the persistent killings and communal unrest in Benue State, even as the military intensifies efforts to restore peace and stability in the region. Speaking during a high-level security meeting with local stakeholders in
Abuja/Borno State | June 2025 In a significant turn in Nigeria’s fight against insurgency, the Nigerian military has apprehended a Chinese national who allegedly facilitated weapons and drone support to Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents in the North-East. According to military intelligence, the suspect was captured while assisting terrorist groups in operating drone technology, enhancing
In a show of appreciation and solidarity, Nigeria’s Military Service Chiefs on Wednesday hosted a special luncheon for troops serving on the frontlines across various operational theatres in the country. The event, held simultaneously in select forward operational bases and command centres, aimed to boost morale and honour the sacrifice and commitment of officers and
In a significant counter-insurgency operation, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in collaboration with the Nigerian military have successfully neutralized 45 armed bandits during a coordinated ambush in Niger State. The joint operation, which took place in a forested area between Mashegu and Kontagora local government areas, followed days of intelligence gathering by
In a strategic move to enhance combat efficiency and operational synergy across the armed forces, the Nigerian Army has officially commenced the Combat Arms Training Week 2025. The week-long exercise, flagged off at the Nigerian Army School of Infantry (NASI) in Jaji, Kaduna State, brings together officers and personnel from key combat units for an
