The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, said success in counter-terrorism operations was no longer determined by single-service efforts but by joint, multi-agency collaboration and coordinated action.

Shaibu said this at the opening of the 2026 Simulating Training workshop, organised by the Land Forces Simulation Centre (LFSC), on Tuesday in Abuja.

He said that the training workshop aimed to enhance troops’ adaptability and operational readiness.

The workshop has the theme ”Leveraging Joint and Multi Agency Capabilities to Strengthen Troops’ Adaptability and Resilience during Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency Operations”.

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”It is a strategic asset for realistic, technology-driven, and cost-effective training,” he said.

The COAS urged participants to engage actively, challenge assumptions, and deepen understanding of intelligence fusion, civil-military cooperation, and inter-agency coordination to ensure mission success.

He said the workshop aligned with the Nigerian Army’s transformation drive to build a professional, adaptable and combat-ready force capable of operating effectively in joint and multi-agency environments.

He thanked President Bola Tinubu for his support and reaffirmed the loyalty of the Nigerian army to defending the nation’s sovereignty.

Earlier, the Director-General of LFSC, Maj.-Gen. Mohammed Wabili, said the training workshop was timely given the complex and evolving security threats facing the country.

Wabili said that addressing such threats required not only tactical proficiency but also strong collaboration among the Armed Forces, security agencies and other stakeholders.

”The Nigerian Army-led counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations demand synergy, interoperability and a shared understanding of operational challenges.

”It is through such collaborative efforts that we can strengthen the adaptability and resilience of our troops in the face of evolving threats,” he said.

He added that the centre remained committed to providing a modern platform for capacity development through simulation-based training.

According to him, simulation enables commanders and troops to rehearse operational scenarios, enhance decision-making and test operational concepts in a controlled but realistic environment.

He urged participants to actively engage in discussions and share experiences that would enrich the outcomes of the workshop.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 16 suspects over alleged involvement in various criminal activities.

The NSCDC Public Relations Officer (PRO), Afolabi Babawale, disclosed this at a news briefing on Monday in Abuja.

Babawale said that the suspects were arrested over offences ranging from unlawful possession of firearms, fabrication of local firearms, and criminal conspiracy.

Other offences, he said, were printing of counterfeit U.

He said that the successful operations were carried out by the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’s SIS), personnel from Kano command and operatives stationed at BUA Cement Company, Etsako East LGA of Edo State.

According to him, a suspect who belonged to a syndicate that disguised as private security guards was arrested in Kano State in possession of six new locally fabricated rifles.

He said that in another operation, a-39 year old male who specialises in the production of locally made weapons and allegedly sells to kidnappers, bandits, insurgents, and other criminals was arrested.

“Exhibits used in the production recovered from him include six improvised gun pipes, three improvised fire selectors, six saw blades, 12 hand files, hammer, screwdrivers, pliers, bicycle fenders, pieces of sandpaper, knives, among others.

“He also confessed to selling firearms to a male suspect who is currently in our custody,” he said.

The CG’s SIS Commander, Apollos Dandaura, while giving detailed information, said that one of the suspects was arrested over printing counterfeit U.S. dollar notes and fake 600,000 U.S. dollars.

“He also obtained money by false pretence after issuing fake dollars amounting to 6,200 dollars to a victim at an exchange rate of N1, 452, having earlier obtained N9 million from the victim.

“He has in possession large quantity of substance suspected to be charms, 10 empty chemical containers, travel ticket to Cameroon, chemicals used in counterfeiting, plain sheets and security ID card bearing his name.

“Others are GTBank and Zenith ATM cards and other personal items were in his possession,” Dandaura revealed.

The commander said that other suspects were arrested over various other offences; including, illegal mining activities and suspected kidnap operations.

NSCDC Commandant General, Ahmed Audi, commended the squad personnel for their display of gallantry and professionalism in carrying out their duties.

Audi, however, expressed concerns over the increasing involvement of young and middle-aged individuals in kidnapping, arms deals, illegal mining, and other acts of economic sabotage.

”Under my leadership, the corps will not treat any act of economic sabotage with kid gloves, as these offences constitute serious threats to national security and stability,” he said.

He directed the CG’s SIS to intensify investigations, identify all sponsors and ensure that suspects at large were apprehended and brought to book.

The NSCDC boss gave assurance that all cases would be prosecuted diligently to serve as deterrent, while also appreciating the public for consistently supporting the corps with information.

He called for stronger collaboration and credible intelligence sharing to rid communities of criminal elements.

The Police Command in Cross River has confirmed the arrest of a member of the Cross River House of Assembly, Ovat Agbor, for alleged wife battering.

The spokesman of the command, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, gave the confirmation in Calabar on Monday.

According to Eitokpah, Agbor, who was arrested on Monday morning is with the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) undergoing interrogation on the allegation of domestic violence.

The beating had elicited reactions from social media space across the state.

The State House of Assembly had on Thursday suspended the lawmaker over the incident.

In the motion, the assembly condemned the alleged violent behaviour involving Agbor, describing it as conduct unbecoming of a lawmaker and contrary to the ethical standards expected of members of the legislative arm of government.

After deliberations,the House resolved that Agbor be placed on indefinite suspension from all legislative activities.

The assembly also approved the constitution of a committee to investigate the matter and report its findings back to the House for further legislative action.

Meanwhile, Agbor, who represents Obubra I State constituency in the assembly, had on Monday tendered an apology over the domestic violence.

Agbor apology letter was directed at the State Governor, Assembly, his constituents, and Cross River in general.