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NAF Air Strike K1lls ISWAP Commanders In Sambisa Forest
NAF Air Strike K1lls ISWAP Commanders In Sambisa Forest
NAF air strike k1lls ISWAP commanders in Sambisa forest. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has k1lled several senior ISWAP commanders, including Saddam and Saleh Garin Kago, in a precision air strike on terrorist hideouts in the Sambisa forest area of Borno state.
According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, the operation, carried out by the air component of operation Hadin Kai at about 6:08am on Friday, targeted structures in the Yuwe axis confirmed through intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) as command hideouts and logistics warehouses.
Sources told the publication that the strike also eliminated Hussaini Ubaida and Ba Alayi Benbem, while destroying key terrorist facilities.
Zagazola Makama reported that military aircraft engaged the targets with precision-guided munitions after departing base upon target confirmation.
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Post-strike battle damage assessment showed the command hubs and storage sites were effectively destroyed, significantly degrading ISWAP’s operational capacity in the Sambisa corridor.
Zagazola said efforts are ongoing to verify additional casualties from the strike.
The theatre command reiterated its commitment to intelligence-driven operations to dismantle terrorist leadership, disrupt supply lines and deny insurgents safe havens in the north-east.
2026: JAMB Releases 632,788 UTME Results, Warns Against Score Manipulation
JAMB releases 632,788 UTME results. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of results for 632,788 candidates who sat for the first day of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
In a statement issued on Friday by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, the board said the results of candidates who wrote the examination on Thursday, April 16, 2026, are now available for viewing.
“The results of candidates who sat the 2026 UTME on Thursday, 16 April 2026, have been released and are now available for viewing,” Mr Benjamin said.
According to the board, candidates can check their results by sending UTMERESULT via SMS to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used during registration.
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“At this stage, candidates may view their results only; printing is not yet available. Candidates are strongly cautioned against manipulating the SMS received from the official platform (55019/66019) to fabricate or alter scores with the intent to mislead others, including parents. Such actions constitute a serious criminal offence,” the statement added.
Mr Benjamin further added the board treats misconduct with the utmost gravity, explaining that two candidates and a parent are under custody of the board for engaging in result falsification using AI and other electronic means.
“Any candidate found culpable will face the full consequences of the law.The examination is ongoing, and results will continue to be released as they become available,” he concluded.
Police Rescue Kidnap Victims, Arrests Five Suspects In Delta
Police rescue kidnap victims. The police command in Delta has confirmed the arrest of five suspected kidnappers and the rescue of abducted victims following the bust of a criminal hideout along Warri–Sapele Road in Adeje Community.
This was disclosed on Friday by the command’s spokesman, Bright Edafe, who added that fabricated Beretta pistols, three rounds of live ammunition, and locally made guns were recovered during the raid.
“The Command has recorded a significant breakthrough in the investigation of a kidnapping incident that occurred on 1 February 2026 at about 2000hrs, along the Warri–Sapele Road by Adeje Community, culminating in the rescue of victims, arrest of key members of a notorious syndicate, and recovery of firearms.
“The incident was reported on 4 February 2026 at about 1700hrs, following the abduction of a group of travellers who were ambushed by armed hoodlums,” Mr Edafe said, adding that the criminals armed with guns and other weapons forcefully took the victims into the bush.
“Two of the victims managed to escape and promptly raised an alarm, triggering a coordinated response involving the Police, the Nigerian Army, and local vigilantes. Sustained pressure from the joint security team forced the kidnappers to abandon the remaining victims, who were subsequently rescued unhurt.
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“Acting swiftly on credible intelligence, operatives of Orerokpe Division arrested one Dafiaga Timothy (male) on the same day, 4 February 2026, while attempting to withdraw money using one of the victim’s ATM cards at a POS point in Adeje Community,” he added.
However, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Orerokpe Division, was directed to transfer the case to the CP-Special Assignment Team for further investigation.
Strengthening Nigeria’s Airspace: NAF, NAMA Build Next-Generation Air Traffic, Radar Expertise
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through the Air Traffic Services Training Centre (ATSTC), has reinforced its strategic role in enhancing Nigeria’s airspace safety and security with the graduation of the Maiden Air Traffic Control and Surveillance Radar Course (ACSR 1/2024) for 20 Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) ATCO cadets, alongside 29 Non-Commissioned Officers on Air Traffic Control Assistant/Base Operations Upgrading Course 9/2026.
The graduation ceremony, held on 17 April 2026 at the ATSTC Parade Ground, was attended by senior military officers and civil aviation stakeholders. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, represented by the Chief of Training, Air Vice Marshal Ahmed Yusuf Dari, emphasized the critical importance of sustained collaboration between the NAF and NAMA. Similarly, the Managing Director of NAMA, Engr Farouk Ahmed Umar, represented by Alhaji Sa’id Musa, highlighted the value of the partnership in addressing capacity gaps in air traffic control within Nigeria’s aviation sector.
The comprehensive training, which spanned 65 weeks for the ACSR course and 4 weeks for the upgrading course, covered key operational areas including aerodrome control, approach procedural control, and advanced surveillance radar systems.
These competencies are vital not only for ensuring safe and efficient civil aviation operations but also for strengthening national airspace management in support of ongoing counter-insurgency and internal security operations. Enhanced radar surveillance and air traffic control capabilities significantly improve situational awareness, coordination, and response effectiveness in complex operational environments. The Air Officer Commanding Air Training Command, Air Vice Marshal EP Efanga, further underscored the importance of sustained training excellence in building operational capacity for both military and civil aviation sectors.
In his remarks, the Commandant ATSTC, Air Vice Marshal NB Folaji, commended the graduates for their discipline and resilience, while reaffirming the Centre’s commitment to excellence in training.
The NAF’s continued accreditation by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) as an Approved Training Organization further underscores its dedication to delivering world-class, standardized aviation training. In line with the vision of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, the Service remains committed to building a highly skilled, technologically proficient force capable of meeting evolving airpower demands.
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The vote of thanks was delivered by the Deputy Commandant, Group Captain US Maibuhu, marking yet another milestone in the NAF’s enduring contribution to national security, airspace governance, and sustainable development.
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