Nigeria's federal government has begun a one-week crisis response exercise in Delta State to test how prepared security agencies are for emergencies. According to a statement from Rear Admiral Adedotun Olukayode Ayo-Vaughan, director of the Presidential Command and Control Centre (DPC4-ONSA), the programme is a scheduled multi-agency simulation. Authorities urged calm, presenting the drill as a planned preparedness assessment rather than a response to an active incident.

The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) on Monday launched Rapid Response 3 (CRE 2026), an exercise aimed at testing Nigeria's emergency readiness amid ongoing insecurity challenges. According to Tribune Online, the initiative is designed to assess the country's capacity to respond swiftly to security threats and emergencies. The exercise forms part of broader efforts by the national security apparatus to strengthen coordination and preparedness among response agencies across Nigeria.

Nigeria is facing a regional security threat from the Sahel, compounding its existing challenges. The Armed Forces have been actively targeting terrorist groups in the North-East, dismantling criminal operations in the North-West, disrupting oil theft in the Niger Delta, and rescuing numerous kidnapped individuals across different areas of conflict.

Nigeria has shown significant advancements in its preparedness for Ebola virus disease over the past ten years, especially in areas such as surveillance systems, laboratory diagnostics, and genomic sequencing capacity. However, experts have noted that critical gaps still exist in the country's overall readiness to handle potential outbreaks, according to Tribune Online.

According to NACA, Nigeria is now better equipped to handle future pandemics due to strategic investments made through the Global Fund’s COVID-19 Response Mechanism, which have strengthened the country's pandemic response capabilities.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has rescued 15 trafficked children and recovered a stolen rifle during a major intelligence-led operation, according to Tori.ng. The crackdown reportedly uncovered a criminal network operating across several Nigerian states. The operation targeted child trafficking and arms-related crime, marking a significant enforcement action by the corps. Further details on arrests or the identities of those involved were not provided in the report.