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Nigerian soldiers arrested 15 suspects attempting to steal crude oil directly from a delivery vessel at Africa's largest refinery. The swift operation protected critical infrastructure and prevented a massive theft that could have disrupted fuel production for millions.
Eight people held captive by armed bandits are heading home to their families after Nigerian military forces cleared criminal strongholds in Bauchi State's Kumbodoro Forest. The successful rescue operation also dismantled multiple bandit camps and recovered stolen weapons.
Military forces in Nigeria freed a 28-year-old mother and arrested five suspects during targeted operations across farming communities. The rescues come as troops work to secure rural areas before the crucial planting season begins.
Two bank employees kidnapped in Nigeria are safely back with their families after soldiers tracked them down and forced their captors to flee. The rescue shows how smart intelligence work and quick action can save lives.
Military forces across Nigeria's Northwest and North-Central regions freed 26 people from kidnappers in a single day. The rescues mark a major win in ongoing efforts to protect communities from criminal networks.
The Nigerian Army has given new life to a historic primary school that's been educating children since 1935. The renovation of Magajin Rafi Model Primary School brings modern facilities to a institution that's produced senior military officers, politicians, and community leaders for nearly a century.
A Nigerian Army officer who once attended Magajin Rafi Primary School returned to renovate his childhood classrooms, giving today's students the modern facilities he never had. The 1935-founded school has produced governors, doctors, and military leaders across Nigeria.
A pastor abducted from his home in southeast Nigeria was safely rescued the same day after troops tracked down his kidnappers. The lightning-fast operation shows how intelligence-led security efforts can save lives.
A swift military operation freed Reverend Johnson Onugwu just hours after armed men took him from his home in southeastern Nigeria. One kidnapper was killed in the rescue, and the pastor walked away unharmed.
A day-old baby boy is safe today after Nigerian Army troops stopped a trafficking ring attempting to sell the infant in Calabar. Seven suspects were arrested during an intelligence operation that showcased how law enforcement cooperation protects the most vulnerable.
A coordinated rescue operation in Calabar saved a newborn from being sold and dismantled a child trafficking network. Seven suspects were arrested while negotiating to sell the infant for N3 million.
After 18 days in captivity, Mr. Ghali is home safe thanks to Nigerian Army troops who refused to give up. The successful rescue operation in Taraba State reunited a family and renewed hope for other victims still missing.
Eleven people held captive for three months walked free after Nigerian troops used high-tech surveillance and tactical pursuit to intercept armed kidnappers on a remote bush track. The dramatic rescue along a major expressway shows how modern technology paired with swift action is saving lives.
Nigeria's Niger Delta region achieved zero pipeline vandalism incidents throughout 2025, helping boost national oil production from 1.4 to 2.2 million barrels per day. The Nigerian Army's protection strategy combined enforcement with community engagement to protect critical infrastructure.