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This Is Nigeria’s First Coordinated Response To Insecurity, Says Gebi

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This Is Nigeria’s First Coordinated Response To Insecurity, Says Gebi. The Special Adviser to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, Aliyu Gebi, has said Nigeria is having its first coordinated response to insecurity under President Bola Tinubu.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

 

 

 

 

Aliyu Gebisaid terrorist groups, including Boko Haram and Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP), and bandits have been decimated because of the coordination among the security forces.

Gebi stated this in an interview with Arise TV on Tuesday while analyzing the President’s Independence Day speech.

According to him, Boko Haram has been decimated by 82 percent while ISWAP has been decimated by 75 percent.

“The speech did have some high notes, but I’m no economist, so I’ll stick to what I know, which is security. This is the first time we’re having a very coordinated response to insecurity, where we have mission specifics. And you heard in what the Chief of Defence Staff said, that Turji is now a target.

“This is the first time in the history of Nigeria where we have mission-specific targets painted on specific individuals, and it’s as conscious of that that you are witnessing the fact that quite the top layer of the leadership have been knocked off one after the other.

“And this is largely thanks to the new conductor of the security orchestra. When you have a 250-piece orchestra, there’s always one conductor, and the symphony that will be produced is largely reliant on how well the conductor conducts.

“And the conductor of the security architecture for this melody, of course, is the National Security Advisor to the President, and he must be congratulated. And then, of course, the tip of the spear, the military. And it would also be unfair to talk about the military in only the kinetic component of knocking these guys out,” Gebi said.

The aide to General Musa added that the military also assisted the flood victims in Borno State. Aside from coordination by the Office of the National Security Adviser, Gebi also noted that the military now has the equipment needed for quality service to the nation.

He continued, “We saw what happened in Maiduguri, the unfortunate flooding in Maiduguri. We saw our military come to bat the same way that the militaries of the United States and other countries we look up to would have come. We should congratulate our military, the defence headquarters, and all the armed forces for the response capability as demonstrated.

“And there’s also another part that we should also look at to show that Nigeria is actually evolving. We had amphibious vehicles. So if we talk about procurement, how we have evolved from buying the wrong things to buying the right things, if we had not bought the right equipment, those trucks, those heavy equipment would have been static, and then Nigerians would have continued lambasting the military.

“So congratulations to the Defence Headquarters, and congratulations to, of course, the NSA. In terms of the security terrain, we’re in the consolidation phase. Boko Haram has been degraded by 82%. I’m being specific here, 82%. ISWAP by 75%. None of them has the capability of mounting large scale attacks which they had about two years, two and a half years ago. That is a huge success.”

Gebi explained that what needs to be done is to maintain the success record against insecurity.

“What needs to happen is to ensure that this does not roll back. It should not go back to where it was, or we begin to slide back the scale. Then the Northwest. Of course, we are seeing with the new renewed vigor of the military and the charge led by the defence headquarters where we now have a harmonization of all operations as an active theatre.

‘So we can now see a concerted effort of all efforts get towards specific objectives. So where before you had a smattering of efforts, now you have a consolidation, and it is because of that that we are seeing recording the successes that we are recording,” Gebi added.

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SABBATH SABOTAGE! Nigerian Military Exposes Deadly Boko Haram/ISWAP Secret Plot To Blood-Bathe Nigeria During Eid-el-Kabir!.

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The Headquarters of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, has uncovered credible intelligence revealing that desperate remnants of Boko Haram and ISWAP are plotting isolated suicide bombings and IED strikes during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. In a swift response, Media Information Officer Lt. Col. Sani Uba announced that the Theatre Command has already activated comprehensive defensive countermeasures, deploying heavy troop reinforcements to vulnerable, high-density areas across all sectors.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Security forces have fully mobilized surveillance and ISR assets while executing joint, tight patrol sweeps alongside the Civilian JTF and community vigilance groups. To guarantee total safety, the military is advising citizens to hold their Eid prayers closer to their immediate neighborhoods and avoid massive, unprotected open-air crowds. Residents are being urged to report any unattended objects or suspicious strangers to nearby checkpoints immediately, with a stern warning issued against unnecessary late-night movements or sharing panic-inducing rumors online.

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HOLIDAY LOCKDOWN: 5 Critical Directives From Operation Hadin Kai to Stop Eid Terror Plots

  • The Evil Threat: High-level military intelligence exposes plans by Boko Haram and ISWAP remnants to smuggle suicide bombers and IEDs into crowded festive locations.

  • Troops Deployed: In an immediate counter-move, massive military forces have been forward-deployed to secure markets, prayer grounds, and motor parks across the North-East.

  • Pray Close to Home: The military is officially advising families to conduct their Eid prayers and holiday activities within their immediate, familiar communities.

  • Avoid Large Crowds: Citizens are strongly urged to stay alert in public hubs like banking halls and transport bays, avoiding massive unmonitored open gatherings wherever possible.

  • Zero Tolerance for Panic: Authorities are warning the public to cooperate fully at security checkpoints and refrain from spreading unverified security updates on social media.

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Defeating the Festive Threat: Inside Operation Hadin Kai’s Proactive Security Blanket for Eid-el-Kabir

As the North-East prepares for the Eid-el-Kabir festivities, the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, has shifted to a maximum-security footing to neutralize adaptive asymmetric threats from Boko Haram and ISWAP. An official briefing by Lt. Col. Sani Uba indicated that while the insurgent factions have been severely degraded, intelligence confirms they are actively looking to exploit high-density civilian targets using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to create holiday disruptions.

The military’s preemptive strategy combines high-tech Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) assets with grassroots security collaboration involving the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local rulers. By urging citizens to localized prayer centers and encouraging a culture of immediate civic reporting, the command is building a resilient, double-layered security ring. This proactive stance demonstrates that the military is no longer just responding to insurgent activity, but actively dominating the security landscape to ensure the region celebrates in peace and dignity.

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LAGOS AIRPORT OUTRAGE: How A Chinese National Sneaked 31kg Of Narcotics Past Terminal Security Before Brutal NDLEA Arrest.

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LAGOS — Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 63-year-old Chinese national, Ting Hung Kiong, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) for attempting to traffic 31 kilograms of “Canadian Loud”—a potent synthetic strain of cannabis—into Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Kiong, who has naturalized in Malaysia, was intercepted on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Terminal 2 arrival hall following her arrival on an Emirates Airline flight from Thailand via Dubai.

The Transit Route and Cover Story

Intelligence reports indicate that Kiong’s multi-nation route began in Malaysia, moved through Thailand, and routed via the United Arab Emirates before landing in Lagos with two large suitcases packed with the synthetic narcotics.

Suspect Profile & Claims:

  • Name / Age: Ting Hung Kiong, 63

  • Nationality: Chinese (Naturalized in Malaysia)

  • Stated Profession: Caregiver

  • Defense Claim: Kiong alleged her daughter financed her travel from Malaysia to Thailand and Nigeria. She claimed that after a two-week stay in Thailand, an associate handed her the suitcases at the airport to deliver to a contact in Nigeria.

Nationwide Crackdown: Billions in Contraband Seized

The NDLEA also executed several high-profile interdictions across major international hubs and regional border posts over the past week:

1. Multi-Billion Naira Pharmaceutical Bust at MMIA

In a coordinated follow-up operation at the Lagos airport, operatives took custody of a massive shipment of Tapentadol tablets imported from India. The cargo arrived via an Emirates Cargo flight and was formally handed over by the Nigeria Customs Service on Friday, May 22, 2026.

  • Seizure: 29 cartons containing 1,825,710 tablets of Tapentadol (250mg).

  • Estimated Street Value: $\text{N}2,190,852,000$ (over 2.1 billion Naira).

2. Airport Interceptions in Abuja and Enugu

  • Enugu (Akanu Ibiam International Airport): Operatives detained Onyeka Valentine Emeka after he arrived on an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Sierra Leone via Addis Ababa. While under specialized medical observation, the suspect excreted 185.36 grams of cocaine.

  • Abuja (Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport): Babatunde Prosper Afekhide, a 29-year-old building engineer, was arrested before boarding an Ethiopian Airlines flight to Milan, Italy. A thorough baggage search uncovered 10,280 pills of mixed illicit pharmaceuticals (Tramaking, Tramadol, and Tapentadol) hidden inside a cardboard carton within his suitcase.

3. International Courier Interceptions

Raids at a logistics and courier firm in Lagos intercepted several outbound shipments destined for Western nations:

  • To the Netherlands: 1,174 MDMA (Ecstasy) pills concealed inside a bicycle luggage carrier.

  • To the United States: 66 Tramadol tablets hidden inside commercial soap containers.

  • To the United Kingdom: 18 Tramadol tablets packed inside body cream jars.

4. Regional Invasions and Cultivation Raids

  • Ekiti State: A tactical raid on a storage facility in Ikole-Ekiti yielded 1,116kg of skunk. A 54-year-old suspect, Ogundana Adebayo Julius, was taken into custody.

  • Edo State: Operatives cleared an illegal hub in the Igwe community, Owan East LGA, recovering 489kg of skunk (packed across 59 jumbo bags) alongside 9kg of raw cannabis seeds.

  • Kano State: Along the Zaria-Kano highway, 30-year-old Isah Sani was intercepted transporting 196,000 pills of Exol-5.

  • Seme Border: Border patrol personnel uncovered 59kg of skunk during a targeted sweep of a warehouse located in Mowo, Badagry.

Command Commendation

Reacting to the sweeping successes, NDLEA Chairman Mohamed Buba Marwa highly commended the operational teams across the Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Edo, Ekiti, Kano, and Seme border commands.

Marwa directed all state and special commands to maintain their aggressive enforcement postures while simultaneously intensifying the agency’s grassroots “War Against Drug Abuse” (WADA) public enlightenment programs across educational institutions, workplaces, and local communities.

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BLOODBATH IN BORNO: Troops Unleash Hell, Neutralize 12 Terrorists In Fierce Gun Battle.

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Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully neutralized 12 terrorists and recovered a significant cache of heavy weaponry after thwarting a dawn raid on military formations along the Nigeria-Cameroon border.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The high-stakes encounter unfolded on Friday when insurgents attempted to overrun positions held by the 153 Task Force Battalion along the strategic Kirawa axis in Borno State. According to a statement released on Saturday by the theatre’s Media Information Officer, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, alert soldiers spotted the advancing fighters early and immediately pinned them down with superior firepower.

Supported by the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, and intelligence surveillance assets, the military forced the attackers into a chaotic retreat.

“Following the encounter, troops confirmed the neutralisation of 12 terrorists, while several others escaped with gunshot wounds, with blood trails observed along their withdrawal routes,” Lt. Col. Uba stated.

The battleground recovery yielded devastating losses for the insurgents, including AK-47 rifles, rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) systems, a PKT machine gun, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. The military high command has commended the troops for their swift tactical response, urging them to maintain maximum pressure as aggressive mop-up operations continue along the border corridor.

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BLOODRAILS IN KIRAWA: 12 Insurgents Decimated as Joint Forces Foil Attack on Military Base

A deadly cross-border assault by insurgents went horribly wrong on Friday after gallant Nigerian troops intercepted and obliterated a terrorist cell attempting to infiltrate military bases in Borno State.

The theater command of Operation Hadin Kai confirmed that 12 terrorists were killed in the fierce gun duel, while dozens of others fled back across the Cameroon border with severe gunshot wounds.

Spokesperson Lt. Col. Sani Uba revealed that the attackers targeted the 153 Task Force Battalion but were instantly repelled by a combined wall of firepower from frontline troops, the Civilian JTF, and coordinated air strikes. The swift intervention completely degraded the attackers’ combat capability, leaving them to abandon their dead and their arsenal.

Items recovered from the blood-stained withdrawal routes include rocket-propelled grenade launchers, a PKT machine gun, and multiple assault rifles. High-level exploitation missions are currently underway in the border forests to hunt down the remaining wounded survivors, while troops maintain a state of heightened alert to protect local communities.

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Operation Hadin Kai Troops Repel Border Insurgency, Kill 12 Terrorists in Borno State

The military high command has announced the successful neutralisation of 12 terrorist elements following a failed attack on a military position along the Kirawa axis of Borno State.

In a press briefing on Saturday, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer for Operation Hadin Kai, stated that the incident occurred on Friday when suspected insurgents tried to infiltrate defensive positions held by the 153 Task Force Battalion near the Nigeria-Cameroon border.

The assault was successfully countered through a joint effort involving frontline troops, local vigilantes (Civilian JTF), and aerial surveillance support. The coordinated response forced the attackers to retreat in disarray. Lt. Col. Uba noted that a post-encounter search confirmed 12 casualties among the terrorists, with extensive blood trails indicating further casualties among those who escaped.

The operation also resulted in the recovery of critical military hardware, including:

  • AK-47 assault rifles

  • Rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) systems

  • A PKT machine gun

  • Assorted live ammunition

The Theatre Command reiterated its commitment to restoring absolute peace to the North-East and stated that clearance operations are still ongoing to track down the fleeing remnants of the group.

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