By Hamza Suleiman Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), says the security situation in the region has improved significantly following sustained counter-terrorism operations and renewed synergy among security agencies. He said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),Continue Reading
Reintegration By Sumaila Ogbaje The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has commended Nigeria for implementing the “Operation Safe Corridor”, describing it as a model for rehabilitation and reintegration of ex-combatants. Mrs Ogechi Daniels, Deputy Director-General, Operations, made the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)Continue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Prof. Babagana Zulum, the Governor of Borno, on Monday said his administration was collaborating with the Federal Government to combat insurgency in the state. Zulum said this while briefing State House Correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu atContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza The United States Institutes of Peace (USIP) has urged the Nigerian military to explore non-kinetic community-based approach to fight the war against insurgence in the country. Dr Chris Kwaja, the Country Director of the Institute said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
Tchiani’s rhetoric: Time to silence Nigeria’s adversaries by crushing insurgency News Analysis by Abdullahi Mohammed, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The Niger Republic’s maximum ruler, Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, during his 2024 Christmas Day nationwide broadcast alleged that Niger’s neighbours are backing terrorists operating in his territory. Tchiani also alleged thatContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Airpower has played a significant role in Nigeria’s counterinsurgency operations, particularly in the northeastern part of the country. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has been instrumental in providing air support to ground troops, conducting reconnaissance missions, and carrying out airstrikes against terroristContinue Reading
