Troops Dislodge Terrorists from Hideouts in Taraba, Recover Five Motorcycles

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 114 Battalion (Reinforcement) have dislodged suspected terrorists from their hideouts during a fighting patrol in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.

The operation, conducted under Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), commenced at about 7:30 a.m. on November 8, 2026, with troops advancing towards Komodoro village, where they made contact with suspected terrorists.

Security sources said the criminals fled upon sighting the advancing troops, prompting the patrol team to extend its operation to Mashigin Kirya village within the same local government area.

At Mashigin Kirya, the troops encountered suspected terrorists believed to have been hibernating in the general area and engaged them, forcing the armed elements to retreat.
The troops subsequently recovered five motorcycles suspected to have been used by the criminal group for mobility and logistics.

To further disrupt the fleeing terrorists, the troops conducted a fire mission using an 81mm mortar along their withdrawal route.
The operation was ongoing as troops sustained pressure on suspected criminal hideouts and movement corridors in the area.

The development point to the military’s determination to deny armed groups safe havens and restrict their freedom of movement across Taraba State.

Troops Dislodge Terrorists from Hideouts in Taraba, Recover Five Motorcycles

Two Fulani Herdsmen, 16 Cows Killed in Attack on Enugu Community as Joint Troops Launch Investigation

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police and Department of State Services (DSS), have launched an investigation into an attack on Fulani herdsmen in Obelagu Umuamba community, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, which left two herders and 16 cattle dead.

The incident came to light at about 11:00 a.m. on November 10, 2026, when a joint patrol team comprising troops of the 82 Division Garrison and 103 Battalion (Reinforcement), alongside police and DSS operatives, visited the community to assess the cause and extent of damage from the recent attack by suspected hoodlums.

On arrival, the security team discovered that two Fulani herdsmen and 16 cows had been killed, while two other persons sustained injuries.

Following the discovery, the troops convened a joint peace and security meeting involving community leaders, representatives of the Fulani herders, neighbourhood watch groups and other key stakeholders.

During the meeting, security officials cautioned all parties against taking the law into their hands, warning that reprisals could escalate tensions and further threaten peaceful coexistence.

The troops subsequently recovered the corpses and handed them over to the police for further investigation.

Meanwhile, security agencies have commenced efforts to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack, including suspected local collaborators.

The intervention is aimed at preventing retaliatory violence, restoring confidence among residents and ensuring that those responsible are brought to justice.

Authorities have urged both farming and herding communities to remain calm, cooperate with security agencies and pursue grievances through lawful channels.

Two Fulani Herdsmen, 16 Cows Killed in Attack on Enugu Community as Joint Troops Launch Investigation

EU, Nigeria Expand Cooperation on Migration, Security with €112m Support

By: Michael Mike

The European Union (EU) and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation on migration management, security and regional stability, with the EU committing a combined €112 million to support migration-related and security initiatives in the country.

The commitment was highlighted during a visit by the European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Mr Magnus Brunner, to Abuja on Tuesday, where he held high-level meetings with key Nigerian government officials.

Brunner met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu; Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi (SAN); Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; and Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro.

The EU said €66 million had recently been allocated to fund new migration-related projects, while another €26 million would support security interventions, including efforts to curb the proliferation of small arms and drug trafficking.

It also disclosed that it had adopted its first bilateral assistance measure to Nigeria under the European Peace Facility, committing €20 million to support the country’s counterterrorism efforts.

The development comes against the backdrop of growing cooperation between Nigeria and European institutions on migration management, particularly following the signing of the EU-Nigeria Readmission Agreement.

According to the EU, the partnership has recorded improvements in recent years through collaboration between Nigerian authorities and European agencies, including Europol, Eurojust and Frontex.

Brunner said the growing relationship reflected the importance Europe attached to Nigeria as a strategic partner in Africa.

“Nigeria is a key partner for Europe, and our ties are steadily growing stronger. Together we are turning dialogue into action: more security, better migration management, joining forces to bring results.

“We are turning the huge potential of our partnership into mutual benefit,” he said.

The EU said the visit also provided an opportunity to review the broader relationship between both sides, advance cooperation on shared priorities and explore areas of engagement beyond migration and security.

It noted that Nigeria and the EU shared a commitment to multilateralism and a rules-based international order, adding that their partnership had continued to expand in scope.

The relationship has gained further momentum following the eighth EU-Nigeria Ministerial Meeting held in Abuja in March, with the participation of the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas.

The EU also highlighted the role of Team Europe, comprising the EU and its member states, in implementing its Global Gateway investment strategy in Nigeria through projects spanning several sectors.

It said Nigeria’s strategic position in West Africa and its wider regional influence made it an important partner in advancing regional economic cooperation, security, migration management and trade.

The commissioner’s visit is expected to further consolidate the partnership and lay the groundwork for deepe

EU, Nigeria Expand Cooperation on Migration, Security with €112m Support