The Nigerian Army and Nigerian Air Force are conducting sustained offensives and providing air support against criminal elements in Kogi State.

The entities involved

• Kogi State →

  state in Nigeria

  • Nigeria's National Economic Council approved N83.2 billion for proactive interventions.Mon 16:00
  • The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating alleged money laundering within Kogi State's revenue service.Mon 06:46
• Nigerian Army →

  land warfare branch of Nigeria's military

  • Nigerian Army conducted patrols in Mangu LGA and operations in Riyom LGA on September 10, 2026.Mon 06:42
  • Bola Ahmed Tinubu addresses security challenges in the North of Nigeria, with the Nigerian Army providing support and gaining backing from figures like Mohammed Bello Matawalle.Mon 05:15
• Nigerian Air Force →

  air warfare branch of Nigeria's military

  • Airbus Helicopters is supplying new AW-109 and H-125 platforms to the Nigerian Air Force for modernization.Mon 17:32
  • Joint operations involving the Nigerian Air Force and Nigerian Army are underway in Katsina State to neutralize criminal elements and threats.Mon 03:18

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