Air Peace Honours Nigeria’s Army troops, Police Personnel

By Zagazola Makama

A heartwarming gesture by staff of Air Peace towards Nigerian military and police personnel has sparked an outpouring of appreciation from passengers after a video showing uniformed security personnel being applauded while boarding a flight in Abuja went viral.

The video captures the moment members of the Nigerian military and Police were called forward to board an Air Peace flight ahead of other passengers, as airline staff stood and applauded them while they made their way to the aircraft.

What began as a gesture by the airline’s staff soon drew other passengers into the moment, with travellers joining the applause in a spontaneous show of gratitude and support for the security personnel.

The initiative, according to information accompanying the video, was introduced by the Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, as part of the airline’s efforts to recognise the sacrifices of members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces and Police.

Under the initiative, military and police personnel are called to board ahead of other passengers, while Air Peace staff remain standing and applaud them as they proceed for boarding.

The gesture is designed to acknowledge the often-unseen sacrifices made by security personnel, many of whom serve in difficult and dangerous environments to protect lives, maintain national security and preserve public order.

Some passengers also had a moment offered an opportunity to publicly express appreciation to personnel who spend long periods away from their families and operate under demanding conditions.

The spontaneous participation of other passengers transformed the boarding process into a brief but powerful moment of national solidarity.

In a country where security personnel are frequently in the public spotlight during periods of insecurity, the gesture also carries a broader message that behind the uniforms are Nigerians who continue to serve under difficult circumstances and deserve recognition for their commitment to the nation.

For a brief moment, the nation they serve stood up to say: Thank you for your service.

Air Peace Honours Nigeria’s Army troops, Police Personnel

Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Plateau

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have arrested a suspected criminal with an alleged history of gunrunning activities in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The suspect, identified as Joseph Tukura, also known as Sarti, was arrested at about 9:00 p.m. on August 23, 2026, by troops of Sector 6, Operation ENDURING PEACE, deployed at Sopp.

Tukura was reportedly intercepted while riding a motorcycle along the Ungwan Boka–forest axis in Riyom LGA over alleged involvement in criminal activities along the highway.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect had previously been arrested over suspected gunrunning activities but had allegedly resurfaced in the area.

The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing interrogation to establish his possible links to other criminal elements operating along the highway and surrounding communities.

Security sources said further investigation would determine whether the suspect is connected to wider arms-trafficking or criminal networks in the area

Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Plateau

Farmer Injured in Machete Attack by Herder in Plateau

By Zagazola Makama

A farmer, Mr Charles Tuwan, has sustained machete injuries following an alleged attack by a herder during a dispute over grazing on farmland in Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The incident occurred at about 6:53 p.m. on August 23, 2026, at Tekas Community, where troops of Sector 8, Operation ENDURING PEACE, operating under Operation HARD KNOCK, responded to a report of an assault.

Security sources said the dispute reportedly started after the farmer refused to allow the herder to graze cattle on his farmland.

On arrival at the scene, the troops found Tuwan with machete cuts sustained during the attack.

The alleged attacker, identified as Abdullahi Saleh, had reportedly fled the area with his cattle before the arrival of the troops.

The injured farmer was evacuated to Pankshin General Hospital for medical attention.

Troops are currently intensifying efforts to locate and arrest the suspect for investigation and possible prosecution.

The incident comes amid heightened tensions between farming and herding communities in parts of Plateau State, underscoring the need for early intervention in disputes over farmland and grazing to prevent isolated incidents from escalating into wider communal violence.

Farmer Injured in Machete Attack by Herder in Plateau