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
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
Operation FANSAN YAMMA Troops Intercept Canoes Procured for Terrorist Operations Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have intercepted three disassembled canoes reportedly procured by a notorious terrorist kingpin, Shehu Bagewaye, to facilitate the movement of his fighters across riverine areas of Zamfara State. The interception followed credible intelligence indicating that
NiMet Forecasts Three Days of Rainfall, Thunderstorms Across Nigeria The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast cloudy conditions, thunderstorms and varying degrees of rainfall across different parts of the country from Sunday through Tuesday. In its three-day weather outlook released in Abuja, the agency predicted sunny skies with patches of cloud over the northern region
A member of the House of Representatives representing Bukkuyum/Gummi Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, Suleiman Abubakar Gummi, has raised fresh concerns over the escalating wave of bandit attacks in his constituency, warning that residents are living under constant threat. Gummi said repeated attacks by armed bandits have resulted in killings, kidnappings and the displacement of
Security forces have foiled an attempt by armed criminals to abduct a large number of residents and rescued 27 victims during a coordinated operation across parts of Sokoto and Zamfara States. The troops, acting on intelligence reports, engaged the attackers during the operation, disrupting their plans and preventing the mass abduction from taking place. The