Anambra: Troops Arrest Bar Owner, Recover Five Guns in Arms Racketeering Probe Troops of the 82 Division/JTF South-East Operations have arrested a bar owner and recovered five firearms during a follow-up investigation into alleged arms racketeering in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. Security sources disclosed that the operation followed the arrest of Cpl.
Zamfara: Bandits Flee as Troops Rescue Captives Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued two persons abducted by armed bandits along the Anka–Gadan Manya Road in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The troops, while conducting a routine patrol on September 4, 2026, reportedly observed armed bandits attacking two individuals travelling on
Troops Raid Terrorists Den, Rescue 14 Hostages in Katsina Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 14 kidnapped victims and recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and a motorcycle during clearance operations in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The operation, conducted on Friday, September 25, 2026, was part of ongoing efforts by
Troops of the 17 Brigade, working with the Nigeria Police, have rescued seven kidnapped victims along the Dayi–Malumfashi road in Katsina State. The victims were rescued during a security operation on Monday night, September 21, 2026, after troops and police intercepted a vehicle conveying them along the route. The rescued persons included six female students
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
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
Troops of 101 Special Forces Battalion have arrested a 60-year-old man suspected of being an Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) spy along the Cross-Kukawa road in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. The suspect, identified as Mallam Garba Audi, was arrested at about 9:55 a.m. on September 3, 2026, following intelligence indicating the
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued six kidnapped victims during an operation in Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The victims were rescued on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected terrorists around Mehinua Village, along the Wasagu-Ayu Road. According to
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
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser Tactical Team, have neutralised more than 21 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during a major offensive in the Kopre Mountain area of Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The operation, conducted in the early