The Nigerian Army conducted an intelligence-led operation in Rivers State on July 1, 2026.

The entities involved

• Rivers State →

  state in Nigeria

  • Organizing of various bye-elections and a governorship election across multiple states including Kano, Ondo, Rivers, Enugu, Ekiti, Kebbi, and Nasarawa.Mon 14:28
  • Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared emergency rule in Rivers State, where Siminalayi Fubara serves as Governor.Mon 09:34
• 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

Related events

• The Nigerian Army conducted intelligence-led operations in Delta State.Aug 1
• Security operations are being conducted by the Nigerian Army in Plateau State.Jul 5
• Communal clashes in Cross River State necessitated the deployment of the Nigerian Army.Sep 6
• Police in Rivers State investigate attacks while a conference is held in the state capital.Aug 25
• Nigerian Army conducted a security operation in Monguno on July 25, 2026.Jul 25