In a statement by the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YANMA, Captain David Adewusi, the COAS gave the directive during an operational tour of Kebbi State. Addressing frontline commanders and troops, Gen. Shaibu charged them to conduct intelligence-driven operations and maintain relentless, day-and-night pursuit of the abductors. “We must find these children. Act decisively […]
According to counter-insurgency publication Zagazola Makama, the corps members, including 36 males and 38 females, were stranded after their buses broke down near a known kidnapping hotspot. A military patrol team was quickly deployed after troops monitoring a CCTV system detected unusual movement involving three buses in the area. On arrival, the soldiers found the […]
Ribadu is expected to brief newspaper editors and top media executives after the meeting. Read Also: Presidency Reaffirms Tinubu’s Commitment to Tackling Insecurity Journalists had earlier reported that the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, said the NSA and the security chiefs would address the media on the threat issued by the U.S. […]
The Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Abubakar disclosed this in a statement, saying the rescue operation was part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on banditry and other violent crimes in the state. He said the incident occured when about a dozen armed bandits invaded Ukuhu, Tungar Wazga, and Unguwar Chiroma villages, kidnapping ten residents. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]