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Military Forces Dismantle Kidnapping Ring and Seize Ransom Funds in Imo
Military forces in Imo State arrested a kidnapping suspect and recovered ransom cash and a getaway vehicle following an intelligence-led operation.
July 19, 2026
Nigerian Army raids illegal oil site in Lagos, apprehends six
Troops from the Nigerian Army 65 Battalion raided an illegal bunkering site in Lagos, arresting six suspects and seizing vehicles and petroleum products.
July 19, 2026
Six Individuals Detained in Lagos for Illegal Oil Bunkering
Nigerian Army soldiers arrested six individuals and seized equipment during a raid on an illegal bunkering site in Orile, Lagos.
July 18, 2026
Six detained as soldiers shut down illegal oil site in Lagos
Military personnel in Lagos successfully raided an illegal bunkering site, resulting in six arrests and the seizure of petroleum products and transport vehicles.
July 18, 2026
Presidency Suggests Potential Terrorist Sympathizers Within Nigerian Security Agencies
A presidential aide has indicated that terrorist agents may exist within the Nigerian military and police force, citing previous arrests of security personnel linked to extremism.
July 18, 2026
Nigerian Army secures release of captives and intercepts stolen truck in Abia
Nigerian troops freed two hostages, recovered a stolen cement truck, and detained two suspected gunmen in separate operations across Abia State.
July 18, 2026
Plateau Governor Mutfwang Calls for Combat-Ready Military Approach to State Insecurity
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has called on the Nigerian Army to treat regional security threats as combat operations to protect national sovereignty rather than standard peacekeeping missions.
July 16, 2026
Nigerian Army apprehends 24 foreign nationals during Epe raid
Nigerian soldiers arrested 24 undocumented foreign nationals during an intelligence-led operation in Lagos State's Epe region, subsequently handing them over to immigration authorities.
July 16, 2026
Military apprehends alleged illegal mining leader and three accomplices in Abuja
Troops from the 176 Guards Battalion have captured a suspected illegal mining sponsor and three associates in Gwagwalada, Abuja, following a strategic operation by the military.
July 16, 2026
Aloy Ejimakor Outlines Reasons for Igbo Youth Reluctance to Join Nigerian Military
Aloy Ejimakor explains that Igbo youths are shunning the Nigerian Army due to systemic mistrust, historical grievances, and opposition to the enlistment of former Boko Haram members.
July 16, 2026