The Federal Government had filed an 11-count terrorism charge against eight defendants, including Turji, who remains at large. N204bn for security operationsMeanwhile, security agencies in the country are set to spend a total of N204.51bn on operational activities in 2026. The allocations are intended to support ongoing counter-insurgency efforts, internal security operations, and other national security assignments amid persistent security challenges across the country. Military operations, including Operation Lafiya Dole, now renamed Hadin Kai and other armed forces engagements across the country, account for the largest share with an allocation of N100bn. In addition, N9.51bn has been earmarked for security operations overhead costs for the Office of the National Security Adviser.

Source: Punch January 22, 2026 12:34 UTC