The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Monday disclosed a string of arrests and recoveries in separate operations that disrupted kidnapping logistics networks. The command also revealed that it rescued a kidnap victim, and netted suspects linked to armed robbery and car theft across the Federal Capital Territory. The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi said the successes underscored the value of public-spirited intelligence and close collaboration between residents and police. Following an investigation into the 8 July abduction at Yellow House, Mpape, the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit traced and arrested Umaru Danda (a Zamfara native) at Gadabiu village, Niger…
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Troops of Sector 1 Operation Hadin Kai, acting on credible intelligence, have intercepted a suspected terrorist logistics network during a well coordinated covert operation aimed at disrupting terrorist supply chains in the North East Theatre. Acting Military Information Officer, Capt. Mohammed Goni in a statement issued Monday said the intelligence-led operation, conducted at about 4:00 p.m on 19 July 2026 also arrested six suspects. He added that the operation involved the establishment of an intelligence led stop-and-search along a suspected terrorist logistics route. Goni noted: “The operation culminated in the arrest of 6 suspected terrorist logistics suppliers travelling in…
Troops of Sector 4, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have apprehended another foreign terrorist fighter and an alleged illegal immigrant during a security operation in Lassa, Dille General Area of Askira/Uba Local Government Area, Borno State. Acting Military Information Officer, Capt. Mohammed Goni in a statement issued Monday said the operation was carried out by troops of the 115 Task Force Battalion at about 11:48 a.m on 19 July 2026, as part of ongoing intelligence driven operations in the North East Theatre. He noted that during the operation, troops arrested one Musa Fashir, 32 years old Sudanese national suspected to…
Some students of Federal Polytechnic, Monguno were fatally struck by the sporadic gunfire from the terrorists during the firefight, when troops of Operation Hadin Kai in collaboration with personnel of the Nigeria Police Mobile Force (MOPOL) successfully foiled an attempted mass abduction by ISWAP terrorists at the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC). The Terrorists struck at about 0130 hours (1:30 a.m.) on 19 July 2026. Its Acting Military Information Officer, Capt. Mohammed Goni in a statement issued Sunday said the FGGC facility was currently being utilised by the Borno State Government as temporary hostel accommodation for students of the…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted two long trailers used to move 1,630,000 pills of tramadol 250mg concealed in fabricated compartments of the trucks across multiple borders from Togo, through Benin Republic into Nigeria. The intelligence-led interdiction operation came barely a week after NDLEA operatives recovered 558,900 pills of the same psychoactive substance from the false bottom compartment of a truck that came into Lagos through the Togo-Benin Republic route. Its Spokesperson, Femi Banafemi in a statement issued Sunday said investigations revealed that all three trucks and consignments intercepted on 21st June, 2nd July and 4th…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched a nationwide Zonal Special Intervention Patrol (ZSIP) across its Zonal Commands to confront the most persistent causes of road traffic crashes in different parts of the country. FRSC noted that beginning from 20th of July, all the 12 Zonal Commands of the Corps would simultaneously execute specially designed, code-named operations tailored to address the peculiar road safety challenges within their jurisdictions. The operations include: Operation Fushin Zuma (Anger of the Bee) in Kaduna to Operation Ride Safe in Bauchi, Operation Shark Smile in Port Harcourt, Operation ABO (Safe Passage) in Lagos,…
Former Super Eagles Legend and global Sports Ambassador, Daniel Amokachi has been named United Nations Football For The Goals (FFTG) champion. The gold medalist was named alongside sports icons like Eni Aluko, legendary football manager, Carlo Ancelotti, Brazilian football legend, Zico, Brena Bonta Venezuelan professional footballer, Deyna Castellanos, Australian professional footballer, Alex Chidiac and FIFA executive, Moya Dodd. Others includes: Borja Iglesias (Spanish professional footballer)Thembi Kgatlana (South African professional footballer)Ji-sung Park (South Korean football icon)Javier Zanetti (Inter Milan legend and Vice-President)Khalida Popal (Former captain and founder of the Afghan women’s national team)Alessandro Circati & Cameron Burgess (Australian professionals) In…
Super Eagles legend, Daniel Amokachi,World Cup Champion, Gilberto Silva and FIFA ambassador, amongst others have advocated for global awareness to combat youth mental health challenges. The football stars spoke at a United Nations (UN) high-profile event tagged ‘One World, One Game, One Goal: Football For The Goals (FFTG) Initiative’ at the (UN) headquarters in New York. The event, convened by the UN Youth Affairs Office, brought together member states, young leaders, policymakers, and athletes including Pop Mensah-Bonsu, basketball executive and former NBA player, former Chelsea FC, Eniola Aluko to highlight the power of sports in promoting mental well-being. Sharing…
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Funsho Adebiyi has reaffirmed that the Kaduna–Kano and Kano–Daura–Katsina sections of the Kano–Maradi Railway Development Project has attained between 70 and 75 per cent completion since it was awarded in 2021. To this end, he said that the project remained on schedule for commissioning in December 2026. He noted that the Kaduna–Zaria–Kano section is between 80 and 85 per cent complete and is currently undergoing finishing works. Adebiyi gave the assurance during an inspection of the project by officials of the Debt Management Office (DMO), led by its Director-General, Patience Oniha to assess…
The Director General of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike has described agricultural extension officers as the critical link between climate services and farmers. He added that extension professionals translate weather and climate information into practical guidance on planting dates, crop selection, and water management. Anosike stated this on Friday during a 10-day Climate Risk Management in Agricultural Extension (CRMAE) Training of Trainers workshop in Abuja. The training was held in collaboration with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), Sasakawa Africa Association, and other partners. Anosike…