Security Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/category/security/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:25:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 Security Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/category/security/ 32 32 42672738 Troops Eliminate Scores of Terrorists, Recover Guns, Motorcycles in Sokoto https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/28/troops-eliminate-scores-3/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:25:53 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201320 Troops Eliminate Scores of Terrorists, Recover Guns, Motorcycles in Sokoto Troops of Sector 2,  Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised several terrorists and recovered weapons, motorcycles and rustled livestock during a fierce engagement in Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The operation followed credible intelligence on the movement of suspected terrorists who were allegedly attempting […]

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]]> 201320 HURIWA Condemns Abduction of 15 NYSC Members in Kogi, Demands Immediate Rescue https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/28/huriwa-condemns-abduction/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:22:15 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201319 HURIWA Condemns Abduction of 15 NYSC Members in Kogi, Demands Immediate Rescue The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the reported abduction of 15 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Kogi State, calling for their immediate and unconditional rescue. In a statement issued by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko, […]

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]]> 201319 US Moves to Withdraw 200 Troops from Nigeria, Retain Intelligence Team https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/28/moves-withdraw-troops/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:23:18 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201292 US Moves to Withdraw 200 Troops from Nigeria, Retain Intelligence Team The United States is preparing to withdraw about 200 military personnel deployed to Nigeria to support counterterrorism operations, with the larger contingent expected to leave by the end of September, according to a report by The New York Times. US and Nigerian officials told […]

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]]> 201292 Four Terrorists Killed as Troops Repel ISWAP Infiltration in Borno https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/28/four-terrorists-killed-troops/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:09:18 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201290 Four Terrorists Killed as Troops Repel ISWAP Infiltration in Borno Troops of the 81 Division Task Force Battalion, operating under Operation HADIN KAI, have foiled an attempted infiltration by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno State, killing four insurgents and recovering four AK-47 rifles. The incident occurred at about 2:30 a.m. on […]

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]]> 201290 PHOTOS: Troops Dislodge Terrorists Camp, Neutralise 21 in Adamawa Onslaught https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/28/photos-troops-dislodge/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:02:33 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201287 PHOTOS: Troops Dislodge Terrorists Camp, Neutralise 21 in Adamawa Onslaught Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser Tactical Team, have neutralised more than 21 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during a major offensive in the Kopre Mountain area of Hong Local Government Area […]

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]]> 201287 Police Seize Firearms, Ammunition, Arrest 10 Suspects https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/28/police-seize-firearms/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:47:02 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201285 Police Seize Firearms, Ammunition, Arrest 10 Suspects The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 10 suspects and recovered two AK-47 rifles, a Type 06 rifle, magazines and 58 rounds of live ammunition in separate intelligence-led operations targeting firearms trafficking and criminal networks across the country. The operations were conducted by operatives of the Intelligence Response Team […]

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]]> 201285 Troops Rescue Two Kidnap Victims, Recover 94 Rustled Livestock in Kaduna, Kano https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/27/troops-rescue-kidnap-rustled/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:16:52 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201253 Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued two kidnapped victims and recovered 94 rustled livestock during separate operations

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]]> 201253 Kaduna Police Arrest Suspected Gun Runner, Recover Rifles, 637 Rounds of Ammunition https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/27/kaduna-police-arrest-suspected/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:09:36 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201242 Kaduna Police Arrest Suspected Gun Runner, Recover Rifles, 637 Rounds of Ammunition The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a suspected gun runner and recovered firearms, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and other exhibits in separate operations across the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing […]

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]]> 201242 HOSCON Backs FRSC Boss, Urges Continuity in Road‑Safety Reforms https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/27/hoscon-backs-frsc-boss-urges/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:03:31 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201241 HOSCON Backs FRSC Boss, Urges Continuity in Road‑Safety Reforms The Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas and Pipeline Impacted States (HOSCON) has expressed strong support for the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, commending his leadership style and urging him to remain focused on his mandate despite criticism […]

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]]> 201241 Nigeria, Bangladesh Deepen Naval Ties, Eye Shipbuilding, Technology Exchange https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/27/nigeria-bangladesh-naval/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:58:47 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201228 Nigeria and Bangladesh have moved to deepen naval and defence cooperation, with both countries exploring collaboration in maritime security, professional training,

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]]> 201228 DHQ Disowns AI-Generated Video Attributed to CDS Oluyede https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/27/dhq-disowns-video-cds/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:40:59 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201224 Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disowned an AI-generated video circulating online and purportedly showing the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede,

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]]> 201224 FRSC Redeploys 13 Senior Officers in Strategic Shake-Up to Boost Operations https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/27/frsc-redeploys-senior-2/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:56:01 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201221 FRSC Redeploys 13 Senior Officers in Strategic Shake-Up to Boost Operations The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has redeployed 13 senior officers across various commands and departments in a strategic move aimed at strengthening operational effectiveness and improving service delivery. The redeployment, approved by the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, was designed to inject fresh perspectives, […]

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]]> 201221 Troops Disrupt Ransom Exchange, Rescue Kidnap Victim in Kebbi https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/27/troops-disrupt-ransom-exchange/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:50:48 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201220 Troops Disrupt Ransom Exchange, Rescue Kidnap Victim in Kebbi Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued a kidnapped woman and foiled a planned ransom exchange in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The operation was conducted on August 26, 2026, following credible intelligence indicating that terrorists were preparing to collect ransom for […]

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]]> 201220 Police Challenge VeryDarkman to Produce Evidence of Alleged Collusion With Kidnappers https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/27/police-challenge-verydarkman/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:47:16 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201219 Police Challenge VeryDarkman to Produce Evidence of Alleged Collusion With Kidnappers The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has challenged social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to provide evidence backing his allegation that police officers manning checkpoints on major highways provide information about travellers to kidnappers and bandits. The Force said the […]

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]]> 201219 Nigeria, S’Arabia Strengthen Military Ties as Envoy Visits CDS https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/26/nigeria-arabia-strengthen/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:21:35 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201198 Nigeria, S’Arabia Strengthen Military Ties as Envoy Visits CDS Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence and security cooperation following a courtesy visit by the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi, to the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. The visit, which took place on Wednesday, provided an […]

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]]> 201198 Adeniyi Reaffirms Customs’ Commitment to Humanitarian Relief, Receives International Award https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/26/adeniyi-reaffirms-customs/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:13:23 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201145 Adeniyi Reaffirms Customs’ Commitment to Humanitarian Relief, Receives International Award The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to humanitarian interventions through the expedited clearance of relief materials and targeted support for communities affected by disasters. Adeniyi stated this on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in Abuja, while speaking […]

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]]> 201145 Adeniyi Receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Customs Administration https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/26/adeniyi-receives-lifetime/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:08:04 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201143 Adeniyi Receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Customs Administration The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has received the Lifetime Achievement in Customs Administration Award at the 10th anniversary edition of the Nigeria Most Influential Awards in Abuja. Adeniyi was honoured at the ceremony held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in recognition of […]

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]]> 201143 PHOTO: Troops Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Rescue 14 Victims in Zamfara https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/26/photo-troops-foil-kidnapping/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:53:46 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201129 PHOTO: Troops Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Rescue 14 Victims in Zamfara Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled an attempted mass abduction and rescued 14 kidnapped victims during a swift response to credible intelligence in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The operation was conducted on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, following intelligence reports […]

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]]> 201129 NBA Backs Tax Ombud’s Push for Voluntary Compliance to Boost National Revenue https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/25/nba-backs-tax-ombud-push/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:49:39 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201098 NBA Backs Tax Ombud’s Push for Voluntary Compliance to Boost National Revenue Nigerian lawyers have thrown their weight behind the Office of the Tax Ombud’s drive to increase voluntary tax compliance, describing taxation as critical to funding infrastructure and social services. At a panel session titled ‘Pay Now, Prosper Later’ during the NBA conference in […]

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]]> 201098 Troops Arrest 2 Suspected Terrorists, Recover AK-47, Ammunition in Zamfara https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/25/troops-arrest-suspected-19/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:31:11 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201090 Troops Arrest 2 Suspected Terrorists, Recover AK-47, Ammunition in Zamfara Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 1 Brigade have arrested two suspected terrorists and recovered arms, ammunition, communication equipment and other items during a night fighting patrol in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The suspects, identified as 25-year-old Jabiru Hassan and 23-year-old Umaru […]

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