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Nigerian Army troops have arrested a father and his son in Bauni Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, over suspected terrorism-related activities. An AK-47 rifle, ammunition, cash and other items were reportedly recovered during the operation.
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The ICPC has expanded its case against Adeniyi Adeyemi from 22 to 36 counts, adding four other defendants in an ongoing investigation involving alleged forgery, impersonation and fraudulent representation.
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The Benue State Police Command says it rescued 29 kidnapped victims and arrested 48 suspects during security operations across the state in October. The rescues included four passengers abducted in Logo Local Government Area, 17 farmers and eight victims, including a Catholic priest, recovered in separate operations. Police also reported arrests of 34 foreign nationals in separate cases involving immigration-status checks.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested 15 suspects, comprising 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian, at four alleged illegal lithium-processing plants in Ogere, Ogun State. The operation led to the recovery of lithium rocks, mobile phones, laptops and a trailer truck. The EFCC says the suspects will be charged after investigations are concluded.
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The Nigerian Air Force says it recorded more than 2,900 sorties and over 6,100 flying hours between November 2025 and September 2026, using nearly 10 million litres of Jet A-1 fuel for national security operations.
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The Nigerian Army has begun deploying 600 personnel to India for specialised jungle and mountain warfare training aimed at improving operational effectiveness in challenging terrain. The first group of 300 soldiers departed Abuja on 22 October, with arrangements for the remaining personnel reported to be underway.