January 26, 2026

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Nigerian Army Breaks Major Terror Networks, Neutralises 8, Arrests 51, Rescues 27 in Nationwide Raids

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The Nigerian Army terror operations between November 29 and December 1 have delivered sweeping results: eight terrorists neutralised, 51 suspects arrested and 27 victims rescued. Troops also intercepted explosives, dismantled oil theft sites and seized large weapons caches, marking one of the strongest nationwide counter-crime interventions of 2025....

Army Chief Briefs Tinubu: National Security Update

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Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant-General Waidi Shaibu has briefed President Bola Tinubu on ongoing operations across the North-West, Middle Belt, and Niger Delta, assuring “visible improvement in national security within weeks.” The briefing, held behind closed doors, comes amid U.S. pressure over human-rights concerns and renewed attacks in rural communities....

IPOB Rejects Security Claims, Denies Links to Arrested Commander

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The Indigenous People of Biafra has denied links to Ifeanyi Okorienta, alias Gentle de Yahoo, arrested by the Nigerian Army in Imo State. IPOB spokesman Emma Powerful accused security agencies of spreading “satanic propaganda,” insisting the group is peaceful and lawful. He warned the media against “demonising IPOB” and threatened legal action against defamatory reports....

Army Captures Notorious IPOB Commander in Imo Crackdown

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The Nigerian Army says it has arrested Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, alias Gentle de Yahoo, a notorious commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing, ESN. The operation in Okigwe, Imo State, uncovered weapons, uniforms, and stolen vehicles. Linked raids across three states freed 12 kidnap victims, while troops in Borno killed eight ISWAP fighters...

Army Rescues 27 Kidnapped Passengers in Benue

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The Nigerian Army has rescued 27 passengers abducted in Benue State during a coordinated operation in Ohimini Local Government Area. The troops, under Operation Whirl Stroke, stormed a kidnappers’ hideout and freed the victims. The rescue highlights the military’s wider counter-terror efforts, which also claimed 15 insurgents’ lives and led to several arrests...

Nigerian Army Reshuffles High Command, Appoints New GOCs, Provost Marshall, CMI

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The Nigerian Army has carried out a sweeping shake-up of its top hierarchy, appointing new General Officers Commanding (GOCs), Principal Staff Officers, and heads of key formations nationwide. The changes, effective August 19–25, are aimed at strengthening command efficiency and operational readiness across formations amid rising security challenges....

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