After 56 days, the pupils and teachers abducted from three schools in Oriire, Oyo State, are free. No ransom. No prisoner exchange. An intelligence-led joint operation dismantled the terrorists' network until they unconditionally released their captives. OSRS examines the DSS and NIA work, the patience of the joint forces, the political will of Governor Makinde and President Tinubu, and the lessons Nigeria must institutionalize so Oriire becomes a template for the future, not

The United States has withdrawn its surge force from Nigeria's Lake Chad Basin, yet it kept the intelligence partnership intact. This is not an exit. It is a pivot to the intelligence-led model Washington refined after 9/11. The strikes land, and the ISIS second-in-command is dead. However, terror attacks keep rising. OSRS breaks down the model, the strategic interests behind it, and the five things Nigeria must do to convert tactical wins into durable security.

Thirteen years ago, a Chief Superintendent of Police stood at a podium I gave him at the University of Ibadan and warned that Nigeria could face large-scale insecurity within a decade. We did not listen. He was right. That officer, Olatunji Disu, is now the 23rd Inspector-General of Police. On 25 June 2026, I stood in his Abuja office and we spoke about state policing, a technology-driven force, officer welfare, and Nigeria's place in the wider world of security cooperation.

The elimination of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described by President Trump as the second-in-command of ISIS globally, marks a turning point in U.S.-Nigeria security cooperation. Conducted on May 15, 2026, the joint operation signals that West Africa has moved from a theater of concern to an active operational front. OGUN Security Research breaks down what happened, why it matters, and what comes next for the region.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Major General Adeyinka A. Fadewa (Rtd) as Special Adviser on Homeland Security. The appointment signals a renewed federal push on intelligence integration, inter-agency coordination, and proactive risk management. OSRS examines the strategic agenda awaiting the new Special Adviser, from operationalising the Intelligence Fusion Centre to securing borders, critical infrastructure, and the digital homeland against fast-evolving threats.

Before dawn on April 25, 2026, explosions tore through Kati military base near Bamako and gunfire spread to Sévaré, Gao, Mopti, and Kidal. The Mali terrorist attack 2026 is now being called the largest coordinated jihadist offensive against the country in years, executed jointly by al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM and the Tuareg-led FLA. For military, intelligence, cybersecurity, and policy practitioners, this is a stress test of how state collapse, terrorism, and great-power shifts c

Nigerian military patrol in northeastern Nigeria amid escalating Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgency attacks in Borno State.

Online payment rails power modern commerce, but they also enable cybercrime and terror financing. From peer to peer apps to cryptocurrency, illicit actors exploit speed, scale, and anonymity. This article explains how fintech abuse creates counterterrorism intelligence gaps and what policymakers, security leaders, and institutions must do to respond.

Nigeria continues to face deadly terrorist attacks despite existing laws and operations. This article explains why enforcement matters more than declarations, how grievances fuel recruitment, and what national leaders must do now. Written for beginners, it breaks down counterterrorism in clear terms and outlines practical steps to reduce violence and restore public trust.

Many Nigerians believe terrorism persists not because of lack of capacity, but because insecurity benefits powerful interests. U.S. strikes against ISIS-linked targets intensified this debate, exposing deep public distrust in government counterterrorism efforts. This article explores why citizens justify foreign intervention and what it means for security policy and trust.

President Trump’s authorization of U.S. airstrikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria signals a turning point in how Nigeria’s security challenge is viewed globally. This article explains what the strike means for counterterrorism policy, intelligence operations, and the growing role of cyber and digital strategy in preventing extremist violence.

Nigeria’s expanded terrorism designations reflect a preventive counterterrorism strategy focused on material support. This article explains how targeting financiers, facilitators, and enablers can disrupt violence before attacks occur, and why governance and due process determine success.

Nigeria’s insecurity crisis is not about numbers but leadership, integrity, and reform. Insider sabotage, political interference, and poor doctrine weaken the military from within. This OSRS analysis explains why true Nigerian security reform must begin with rebuilding trust, accountability, and strategic leadership.