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The Zamfara State Government has confirmed the elimination of over 300 bandits in Gummi Local Government Area, commended the Nigerian Armed Forces and joint Taskforce for the successful operation that reportedly led to the remarkable achievements recorded so far in the fight against insurgency in Zamfara.
The media and disability care Initiative (MDCI), in collaboration with the Yobe state committee on drug abuse control, the Yobe State drug abuse control Focal Office, the Yobe State drugs and medical consumables management agency (YODMA), and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), organized a roundtable discussion and public awareness campaign aimed at addressing the growing challenges of drug and substance abuse, gender-based violence (GBV), and domestic violence.
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing a balanced, evidence-based and human-centred approach to drug control that integrates public health, security, prevention, treatment and access to essential controlled medicines for patients with legitimate medical needs.
The Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has continued to sustain its operational momentum across the North East Theatre, recording another series of significant successes through relentless Search and Rescue (SAR) operations, intelligence-led missions and coordinated security efforts aimed at denying terrorist groups freedom of action.
The Zamfara State Police Command has recorded another major operational success following coordinated tactical operations by its personnel, leading to the rescue of kidnapped victims, the recovery of rustled livestock, and the disruption of coordinated bandit attacks in Gummi, Talata Mafara, and Gusau Local Government Areas of the State.
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Troops of the Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY) have recorded further operational successes, thwarting coordinated terrorist attacks, neutralizing a notorious terrorist commander, and recovering arms and other combat equipment during separate operations in Zamfara and Katsina States on 7 July 2026.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened its border security and intelligence capabilities by deploying an INTERPOL Data Centre at its Headquarters in Abuja, giving officers access to one of the world's largest criminal intelligence networks.
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance security and deepen community policing across Zamfara State, the Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, CP A. M Bello, PSC+, mnips, paid an operational visit to Bela and Gada communities in Bungudu Local Government Area, where he engaged traditional rulers, community leaders, and other critical stakeholders on prevailing security issues.
Troops of the Nigerian military under Operation HADIN KAI have arrested five suspected drug peddlers during separate anti-drug raids in Pulka and Gwoza, recovering large quantities of cannabis, controlled substances and cash.
The Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, CP Ahmad Muhammad Bello, PSC+, mnips, today received a delegation from Birnin Magaji Local Government Area led by Hon. Alhaji Ibrahim on a courtesy visit to the Command Headquarters in Gusau.
Police in Cross River State have confirmed the death of Charles Ekuma Eze , 36, in Ikom in cross river state Eze was clubbed with a dagger following an hot argument with one Micheal Ndifon, 42.
