Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised a key terrorist lieutenant and recovered machine guns, rifles, ammunition and motorcycles during clearance operations in Katsina State. The operation was conducted on August 29, 2026, as troops of Sector 2 intensified offensive operations against terrorist enclaves in Matazu Local Government
Police Honour 10 Personnel Killed During Clash with Bandit in Kebbi The Nigeria Police Force has held a memorial service in honour of 10 officers of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS) who were killed in an encounter with suspected bandits in Kebbi State. The memorial service, held on Monday, August 24, 2026, at the Force
DSS Raises Alarm Over Looming Terrorist Attacks on Tertiary Institutions in Sokoto The Department of State Services (DSS), Sokoto State Command, has warned of intelligence indicating plans by terrorist and bandit groups to attack tertiary institutions across the state, raising concerns over possible abductions of students, lecturers, non-academic staff and their relatives. The warning was
Bandit Leader Ado Aleiro Loses Son, 8 Relatives, 30 Motorcycles in Katsina Encounter Notorious bandit leader Ado Aleiro has suffered a major setback following the reported death of his son, eight other family members and about 30 members of his gang in a recent encounter at Doma village in Katsina State. Intelligence obtained by Zagazola
A joint security operation in Kebbi State has neutralised four suspected bandits following a fresh attack on a community, while a member of the local vigilante group, popularly known as Yansakai, was also killed during the confrontation. The incident occurred when suspected bandits invaded the area, prompting a coordinated response by security personnel and local