Security Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/category/security/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:49:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 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 Foil Lakurawa Assault on Kebbi Military Base, Recover 17 Motorcycles, Weapons https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/08/troops-foil-lakurawa-assault/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:49:59 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205967 Troops Foil Lakurawa Assault on Kebbi Military Base, Recover 17 Motorcycles, Weapons Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have repelled an attack by fighters of the Lakurawa Terrorist Group on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Maiyama in Kebbi State. Security sources disclosed that the attack occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, October 7, when […]

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]]> 205967 Troops Nab 9 Suspected Terrorist Collaborators in Yobe, Rescue 6 Hostages in Plateau https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/08/troops-nab-suspected-5/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:43:52 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205966 Troops Nab 9 Suspected Terrorist Collaborators in Yobe, Rescue 6 Hostages in Plateau Troops conducting security operations in Yobe and Plateau states have arrested nine suspected terrorist collaborators and rescued six kidnapped victims in separate operations, security sources said. In Yobe State, troops of the 233 Tank Battalion arrested nine suspected members of an alleged […]

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]]> 205966 Customs: Oil, Gas Free Trade Zone Records N21.8bn Revenue in August https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/08/customs-oil-gas-free-trade/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:34:41 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205874 Customs: Oil, Gas Free Trade Zone Records N21.8bn Revenue in August The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Oil and Gas Free Trade Zone Command, has recorded its highest-ever monthly revenue collection of ₦21.8 billion in August 2026, underscoring the growing economic activity within the zone. The Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Immaculata Nyong, disclosed […]

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]]> 205874 Navy Busts Crude Oil Storage Site, Uncovers 40,000 Litres in Delta https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/08/navy-busts-crude-oil-storage/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:53:30 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205924 The Nigerian Navy has uncovered about 40,000 litres of substance suspected to be crude oil stored in a large dugout reservoir in the Oteghele area of Delta State.

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]]> 205924 NAF helicopter makes precautionary landing in Benue after anti-kidnapping operation https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/08/naf-helicopter-makes/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:15:49 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205920 NAF helicopter makes precautionary landing in Benue after anti-kidnapping operation A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter on Wednesday made a precautionary landing in Benue State after completing a close-air-support mission against suspected kidnappers, the Air Force has said. The incident occurred during an operation in Ogbadigbo Local Government Area, near the Enugu-Benue boundary, where the […]

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]]> 205920 Imo: Security Agencies Rescue 20 Abducted NYSC Members, One Other https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/07/security-agencies-rescue-nysc/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:28:39 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205858 Security agencies have rescued 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and one other person abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road

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]]> 205858 Troops Nab Three Suspected Kidnappers, Kill Five Others in Kaduna Operations https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/07/troops-nab-three-suspected/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:18:34 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205855 Troops Nab Three Suspected Kidnappers, Kill Five Others in Kaduna Operations Troops of Sector 7, Sub-Sector 71, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have arrested three suspected kidnappers and killed five other suspects during an encounter with members of an alleged criminal syndicate in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The latest development followed a series […]

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]]> 205855 Troops Repel ISWAP Assault in Borno, Eliminate Dozens of Terrorists https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/07/troops-repel-iswap-assault-2/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:10:07 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205851 Troops Repel ISWAP Assault in Borno, Eliminate Dozens of Terrorists Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled a coordinated multi-directional assault by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, killing more than 25 terrorists and recovering arms and ammunition. The terrorists reportedly attacked troops of the 101 […]

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]]> 205851 Ondo Crash: NAF Coordinates Multi-Agency    Search, Recovery Operations https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/07/ondo-crash-naf-search/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:59:54 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205843 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has continued search and recovery operations following the crash involving its ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, in Igbokoda, Ondo State.

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]]> 205843 Police Confirm Bandits’ Attack on Sokoto Communities https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/07/police-confirm-bandits-attack/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:46:13 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205800 Police Confirm Bandits’ Attack on Sokoto Communities The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed an attack by suspected bandits on communities in Shagari Local Government Area of the state. The incident reportedly left a police inspector dead, although the command said it was still gathering details to establish the circumstances of the attack and the […]

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]]> 205800 Troops Repel Four-Pronged ISWAP Attack in Borno, Neutralise Over 25 Fighters https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/07/troops-repel-four-pronged/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:28:55 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205797 Troops Repel Four-Pronged ISWAP Attack in Borno, Neutralise Over 25 Fighters Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled a coordinated multi-front assault by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Kukawa, Borno State, neutralising over 25 fighters. The terrorists attacked troops of the 101 Special Forces Battalion from four different flanks but met stiff […]

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]]> 205797 From 1980 to Ondo: 10 Major NAF Crashes in 46 Years https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/07/ondo-major-naf-crashes/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:41:36 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205788 From 1980 to Ondo: 10 Major NAF Crashes in 46 Years A Nigerian Air Force aircraft carrying 25 military personnel and civilians crashed in Ondo State on Monday, killing all those on board. The crash ranks among the deadliest military aviation accidents in Nigeria in recent years and has renewed attention on the history of […]

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]]> 205788 ECOWAS Court Swears In Five New Judges in Abuja https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/06/ecowas-court-swears-five-new/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:04:42 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205721 ECOWAS Court Swears In Five New Judges in Abuja The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States has sworn in five new judges for a four-year, non-renewable term. The new judges are Justice Désiré Henri Aihou of Benin, Justice Awa Bah of The Gambia, Justice Charlyne M. Brumskine of Liberia, […]

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]]> 205721 Matawalle Mourns 32 NAF Personnel Killed in Ondo Aircraft Tragedy https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/06/matawalle-mourns-naf/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:29 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205720 Matawalle Mourns 32 NAF Personnel Killed in Ondo Aircraft Tragedy The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Nigerian Air Force personnel and crew members in the crash of an NAF ATR-42 aircraft in Ondo State. The aircraft, which had 32 people on board, comprising […]

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]]> 205720 Tinubu Receives Defence Minister, Reviews Counter-Insurgency, Anti-Banditry Operations https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/06/tinubu-receives-defence/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:24:46 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205695 Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), at the Presidential Residence in Lagos, where they reviewed

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]]> 205695 Security Overview: Intelligence, Enforcement and Accountability Shaped Nigeria’s Security Narrative in September https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/06/security-overview-intelligence-2/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:48:33 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205676 Security Overview: Intelligence, Enforcement and Accountability Shaped Nigeria’s Security Narrative in September By Haroon Aremu Abiodun Nigeria’s security landscape in September was defined by an increasingly interconnected mix of intelligence-led operations, inter-agency coordination, counter-terrorism efforts, financial-crime investigations and renewed attention to institutional accountability. Across the month, developments involving the Office of the National Security Adviser […]

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]]> 205676 DHQ Mourns Fallen Personnel, Probes NAF ATR-42 Crash https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/06/dhq-mourns-fallen-personnel/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:28:36 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205662 Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has mourned personnel involved in the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR-42 aircraft crash near the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ondo State.

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]]> 205662 FRSC Divests Safeline Microfinance Bank, Hands Over to ROBOPAY https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/05/frsc-divests-safeline/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:35:10 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205614 FRSC Divests Safeline Microfinance Bank, Hands Over to ROBOPAY The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has formally handed over ownership of Safeline Microfinance Bank to ROBOPAY NIG. LTD., as part of Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed’s drive to reposition the institution for competitiveness and technological growth. The handing and take-over ceremony was held on Monday, 5 […]

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]]> 205614 Tinubu Mourns 32 Passengers in NAF Plane Crash, Orders Investigation https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/05/tinubu-mourns-passengers-naf/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:34:14 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205588 Tinubu Mourns 32 Passengers in NAF Plane Crash, Orders Investigation President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sadness over the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR-42 aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, involving 32 passengers and crew members, and ordered an immediate investigation into the cause of the accident. The military aircraft, carrying 25 passengers and […]

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]]> 205588 NAF Launches Search-and-Rescue Operation After Helicopter Crash in Ondo https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/05/naf-launches-search-rescue/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:07:20 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205566 NAF Launches Search-and-Rescue Operation After Helicopter Crash in Ondo The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has activated a Search-and-Rescue operation following an aircraft accident involving an ATR-42 in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. The incident occurred on Monday, October 5, 2026, while the aircraft was reportedly conducting a routine mission from Benin to Lagos. The […]

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