Zamfara: Army Refutes Abduction of Islamic Scholars at Yari’s Residence The Nigerian Army has refuted reports alleging that a group of Islamic scholars was abducted at the residence of former Zamfara State Governor and Senator representing Zamfara West, Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of the state. The Army described the reports
The United States has delivered additional military equipment to the Nigerian Air Force as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to combat terrorism and other security threats in the region. The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X account on Thursday. According to the command,
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have arrested a suspected terrorist kingpin and two members of his syndicate, as well as an ammunition courier and a suspected logistics supplier in separate operations across Kaduna State. The arrests were carried out on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, during clearance and intelligence-led operations
Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised a suspected terrorist and foiled a major cattle-rustling operation, recovering more than 500 cattle in separate operations across Sokoto and Kaduna states. In Sokoto State, troops of Sector 2, while conducting counter-terrorism and anti-banditry operations along the Sokoto-Zamfara border axis, intercepted a group
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have arrested two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers and recovered a large consignment of motorcycle spare parts allegedly destined for Boko Haram/ISWAP elements operating in the Yunusari-Mobbar axis of Yobe State. The suspects were apprehended on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, following credible intelligence on
The Nigerian Army has approved the strategic redeployment of senior officers to key command, operational and staff positions as part of efforts to strengthen operational effectiveness and align its leadership structure with Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. The postings, approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, are aimed at placing experienced officers
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 12 civilians and thwarted separate abduction attempts during operations in Kaura Namoda and Tsafe Local Government Areas of Zamfara State. The operations were conducted on Monday, September 7, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist activities and protect communities and
At least two people have been killed, one injured and 26 others abducted following separate attacks by suspected bandits on communities in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Kaduna State Vigilance Service (KadVS) disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Public Relations Officer, Yunusa Shehu. According to Shehu, the attacks
The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered an alleged interstate child-stealing and human trafficking syndicate operating across several states, rescuing 17 children and arresting seven suspects following an intelligence-led investigation. The breakthrough was recorded by the Oyo State Police Command during an investigation into the disappearance of a three-year-old child, Ifakunle Ifagbenro, who reportedly went missing
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has announced the death of its University Bursar, Mallam Nasiru Gusau Marafa, who was reportedly shot while returning from Gusau, Zamfara State. The university, in a statement issued by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Oladipo Adetayo Ajayi, said Marafa died on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The