Gov Mbah Lauds DSS, Army, Others as He Inspects Arms Cache Seized From ESN Terrorists

*Thanks President Tinubu for Supporting States To Fight Insecurity

By: Michael Mike

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State on Friday commended the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Army, and the Nigeria Police for their commitment to securing Nigeria and the Southeast geopolitical zone in particular.

The Governor gave the commendation shortly after visiting the State’s DSS headquarters where he inspected a cache of arms and ammunition recovered on Tuesday from commanders of the outlawed Eastern Security Network (ESN) in the State.
During the raid on ESN armoury, DSS operatives, backed by troops of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, recovered a large cache of high-calibre arms and ammunition.
Governor Mbah inspected some of the recovered weapons, including
a rocket launcher, two RPG (rocket propelled grenades) warheads, three RPG chargers, 11 AK-47 rifles, and over 610 rounds of NATO 7.62×39 mm ammunition, and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) uniforms and lanyards.
Accompanied by the Division’s Garrison Commander, Brig. Gen Abubakar Suru, State Commissioner of Police, Bitrus Giwa, and other government officials, Mbah praised the hard work and collaboration among security agencies in the country.

According to the governor, but for the diligence and intelligence of the DSS and sister security agencies, , the recovered arms and ammunition would have been used by the ESN terrorists to wreck havoc across the South and paint a false picture that insecurity has taken over Nigeria.
Governor Mbah called on Nigerians to, irrespective of their political and religious affiliations, support efforts by President Bola Tinubu to tackle insecurity.
He thanked President Tinubu for supporting states to tackle insecurity, saying the President’s effort is the reason for the successes being recorded by security agencies across the states.

Security sources disclosed that the raid on the ESN armoury came on the heels of intelligence gathered from some arrested ESN members, that the terrorist organization was planning to unleash terror on Enugu and other Southeast States, and create panic and the false impression that bandits have invaded the region.

The Enugu recovery came two days before the Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced five members of a band of notorious bandits each to 25 years in prison for assisting the gunmen who, on November 21, 2025, attacked and abducted students and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State.
The five convicts were arrested by DSS operatives in separate operations last week.

Gov Mbah Lauds DSS, Army, Others as He Inspects Arms Cache Seized From ESN Terrorists

Army Distributes Fertiliser to Farmers in Jigawa Under Civil-Military Cooperation Programme

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Army has distributed 40 bags of fertiliser to selected farmers in Jigawa State as part of its Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities aimed at supporting local communities and enhancing agricultural productivity.

Security sources reliably informed that the distribution exercise was carried out on Thursday at Dahuwa Primary School in Chamo District of Dutse Local Government Area.

According to the sources, the Commander of the 26 Armoured Brigade, Brig.-Gen. O.I. Odigie, represented the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) during the event.

The fertiliser was distributed to selected farmers drawn from communities within the brigade’s area of responsibility as part of efforts to strengthen relations between the military and host communities while supporting food production.

The sources said the initiative forms part of the Nigerian Army’s broader commitment to community development and socio-economic support programmes across the country.

The event was conducted peacefully and without any security incident.

Army Distributes Fertiliser to Farmers in Jigawa Under Civil-Military Cooperation Programme

Fertiliser Supply Stabilised as FG Strengthens Centralised Procurement System Ahead of 2026 Farming Season

By: Michael Mike

Nigeria has said it has significantly strengthened fertiliser availability and price stability ahead of the 2026 wet season through a tightened central procurement and distribution framework under the Presidential Fertiliser Initiative (PFI NPK), designed to shield farmers from global supply shocks and domestic market volatility.

Under the arrangement, PFI NPK Limited—operating under the Ministry of Finance Incorporated—coordinates bulk purchase of fertiliser raw materials, while distribution and blending activities are executed through a regulated national network of plants and warehouses. The system is structured to ensure that inputs remain under central control until verified sales are completed and financial settlements are concluded.

To reinforce transparency and accountability across the supply chain, independent Collateral Management Agents have been deployed to oversee storage facilities nationwide. Their role includes verifying stock levels, monitoring movements, and ensuring that fertiliser inputs are properly secured throughout the distribution process.

The operational framework is guided by standard procedures developed in collaboration with the Fertiliser Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN), while quality assurance and regulatory enforcement remain under the supervision of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).

Security and operational clearance from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) continues to serve as a critical requirement for nationwide logistics coordination and scaling of operations.

Officials said the system has already begun delivering results, with fertiliser raw materials either arriving in-country or currently in transit, while blending plants across the country continue to receive steady supply inputs ahead of peak farming demand.

The government argued that the intervention has reduced exposure to sudden international price spikes and supply chain disruptions that previously affected farmers during critical planting periods.

Dr. Takang, Managing Director of PFI NPK Limited, said the priority is ensuring that farmers are not only able to access fertiliser on time but also at stable and affordable prices that support production rather than undermine it.

“What matters is that the farmer can access fertiliser when needed and at a price that does not undermine production. By stabilising supply and managing cost exposure at the procurement stage, we are supporting that outcome at scale,” he said.

Looking forward, PFI NPK said it is expanding government-to-government sourcing arrangements with international partners to further secure raw material supply lines. It is also developing a digital monitoring platform that will provide real-time tracking of procurement, inventory levels, and nationwide distribution flows.

As the 2026 farming season approaches, authorities said the system is expected to play a key role in improving agricultural productivity by ensuring predictable fertiliser availability, reducing market uncertainty, and strengthening food production capacity across the country.

Fertiliser Supply Stabilised as FG Strengthens Centralised Procurement System Ahead of 2026 Farming Season