Nigerian security forces
Coverage of Nigerian security forces in the Nexus archive.
- Authorities say 10 Nigerian police officers were killed in gunbattle with rebels in the north
Authorities reported a gunbattle between Nigerian security forces and rebels in Kebbi state's Sakaba council area. The clash killed 10 police officers, two civilians, and 17 rebels; additionally, two police officers sustained injuries.
- Authorities say 10 Nigerian police officers were killed in gunbattle with rebels in the north
A gunbattle took place between rebels and Nigerian security forces in the north. This conflict has resulted in 10 police officers being killed.
- Nigerian security forces rescue 300 kidnapping victims
Nigerian security forces rescued 300 kidnapping victims from Kainji Lake National Park Forest. The area is noted for being a hideout for criminal groups due to its sprawling, sparsely governed forests.
- Nigeria rescues dozens of abducted school children in Oyo state
Nigerian security forces have rescued 39 schoolchildren and five teachers abducted nearly two months ago in Oyo state. The rescue operation marks a successful recovery of individuals held captive in a security incident.
- Nigerian security forces rescue dozens of abducted schoolchildren and teachers
Nigerian security forces rescued dozens of abducted schoolchildren and teachers. Bola Tinubu attended Nigeria's national Democracy Day celebrations in Abuja.