Fifteen thousand police operatives would be deployed for the August 15 election. An additional 10,000 NSCDC officers would be on the ground.
Mr Lawal has threatened to go to court, citing the African Democratic Congress’s substitution of the 2027 governorship candidate in Adamawa as a reason.
Troops of 82 Division of Operation UDO KA have arrested an alleged notorious kidnapper and recovered four AK-47 rifles, seven magazines and other ammunition.
Troops of the Nigerian Army say 16 residents held hostage by suspected kidnappers were rescued during a coordinated search operation in Kogi.
He said the payment will commence in September 2026.
The suspect allegedly obtained approximately N2.5 million from 18 fellowship members under the pretence of organising a government-sponsored pilgrimage to Jerusalem.
A deadly 7.4 magnitude earthquake tore through Colombia on Monday, damaging buildings and injuring several people.
The PM said he would not withdraw forces until the Palestinian group Hamas fully disarms.
Mr Danja said the troops engaged the terrorists in a gun duel, forcing them to abandon the victims and flee into adjoining bushes.
The spokesperson said that troops combed the surrounding forest in an effort to track the fleeing kidnappers.
