Troops under Operation Lafiya Nakowa carried out a clearance patrol around several villages in Takum Local Government Area after receiving intelligence about armed groups planning attacks. During the operation, they discovered and destroyed a hideout near TY Farm in Tati, forcing the bandits to flee. One Dane gun and other items were recovered. The Commander […]
Police spokesperson Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi said the operation was carried out with help from local vigilantes after credible intelligence was received. Two suspects, a woman, Ayisa Ibrahim, and a man, Yakubu Hassan, have been arrested, while others involved in the abduction are still being hunted. Commissioner of Police Adekimi Ojo praised the officers for their efforts […]
Zulum said the attack happened despite earlier intelligence reports warning that the area was at risk. Speaking after visiting the affected community, he said the use of drones by the terrorists shows a dangerous new threat to national security. “We had credible intelligence that Mafa would be attacked, and it was shared with all relevant […]
The military said the assaults happened between midnight and early morning in Dikwa, Mafa, Gajibo, and Katarko. The soldiers reportedly fought back strongly, supported by air strikes, and inflicted heavy losses on the attackers. According to military spokesperson Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, several terrorists were killed and many others injured. Troops recovered dozens of weapons, including […]
Abubakar disclosed this in a chat with newsmen, saying that the Armed Forces had maintained operational dominance, denying terrorists freedom of movement and access to critical logistics. “The lingering insecurity in the North-East is closely linked to broader regional and global developments, including instability in the Sahel, the Middle East, and the Russia–Ukraine war.” He […]
The State’s Police spokesperson, SP Yahaya Suleiman, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Tuesday. He stated that law enforcement officers were promptly deployed to the area and that efforts are ongoing to track down the assailants. “We received a report that the farmer was attacked on his way back from the farm on Sunday. Our […]
According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the raid followed credible intelligence indicating that a notorious bandit leader, known as Idrisa or “Mai Duna,” was planning coordinated attacks on villages near the Byazhin forest area. Tactical police teams launched an ambush along suspected routes, leading to a gun battle with the bandits. […]
According to Zagazola Makama, counter-insurgency expert, the dialogue, which took place at Kakumi Village in Bakori LGA, brought together representatives from Bakori, Kafur, Malumfashi, Kankara, and Funtua LGAs, alongside known bandit leaders operating within the Funtua zone. According to reports, the meeting aimed to restore sustainable peace and security across communities that have been affected by […]
The operation was led by the General Officer Commanding 2 Division and Commander of Sector 3, Operation FANSAN YAMA, Maj. Gen. Chinedu Nnebeife, during an operational visit to Patrol Base Babanla. According to Army spokesperson Lt. Col. Polycarp Okoye, the victims were handed over to the traditional ruler of Ayekale, Oba Pius Oluwole Onidofin. The […]
Acting on intelligence about criminal groups terrorising communities and destroying farmlands, the troops launched simultaneous clearance missions around Tarhembe, Tornyi, TY Farm, and Kando in Takum, as well as parts of Ussa. During the operation, troops engaged the terrorists in a brief gun battle, forcing them to flee. They recovered four rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, […]