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Offensive Operations: OPFY troops repel multiple terrorists attacks, recover arms in Katsina, Zamfara
Troops of Joint Task Force, North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY) have recorded another series of operational successes across Katsina and Zamfara States, frustrating coordinated terrorist activities and recovering arms and equipment across the Joint Operations Area. The operations, conducted on 2 July 2026, underscore the sustained determination of the JTF to protect lives, safeguard communities, and maintain pressure on terrorist groups operating within the North West.
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North East: Operation Hadin Kai Rescues 6 Additional Abducted Persons in Borno, Recover 50 rounds PKT ammunition
The Joint Task Force under Operation Hadin Kai in the North East has successfully rescued six additional abducted persons comprising four adults and two infants at Talakawa in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State.
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Borno: Troops of Operation Hadin Kai repel terrorists on forward operating Base Mairari
The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has once demonstrated its resilience and combat superiority as troops of CIB XIX at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mairari successfully repelled a determined night attack by ISWAP terrorists in Mairari, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State.
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Jungle Justice: cross river police command warned law must never be taken into our own hands.
The Cross River State Police Command, in partnership with Street Priests,has taken its awareness campaign to the major streets to educate and sensitize citizens and members of the public on the ill dangers and consequences of jungle justice while promoting lawful and responsible ways of responding to suspected criminal activities.
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OPFY burst illegal arms manufacturing syndicates, recover weapons in Kebbi
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have recorded another significant operational success, dismantling a criminal syndicate involved in the manufacture and supply of locally fabricated firearms to terrorist groups operating in Kebbi State.
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PAV network launches 30-days nationwide civic advocacy initiative on insecurity, abduction, community resilience, state Police safeguard
The Partnership Against Violent Extremism Network (PAVE Network) has launched a 30-Day National Civic Advocacy Initiative to mobilise Nigerians, civil society organisations, labour unions, professional bodies, youth groups, women groups, media actors, community leaders and policymakers around urgent action to protect Nigerian lives, end abductions, strengthen community resilience and stop the politicisation of insecurity.
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Military operations in 2nd Quarter 2026: Troops Neutralises 662 Terrorists, Arrested 1,084 Suspects, Rescue 951 Kidnapped Victims with Recovered Arms and ammunition, Other items
The Defence Headquarters says in the month of June and second quarter of this year 2026, its troops across various threatres of operations have neutralized 662 terrorists, arrested 1,084 suspects, rescued 951 kidnapped victims, and 39 insurgents surrendered.
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ISWAP Gunboat Operator Surrenders to Troops in Damasak After Air Strikes
A suspected ISWAP fighter trained as a gunboat operator and Dushka heavy machine gunner has surrendered to troops of the 5 Brigade in Damasak, Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State.
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Offensive Operations: OPFY neutralize terrorists, rescue kidnapped victims, arrest collaborators, recover rustled cattles in Northwest
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY) have sustained the tempo of offensive operations against terrorist elements and bandit syndicates across the North West geopolitical zone.
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Police, communities, JSF repulse bandits attack, neutralize 4 bandits, recover one motorcycle in Zamfara
In its sustained efforts to combat crime and criminality acr oss the state, the Zamfara State Police Command has recorded another significant operational success as police personnel, in collaboration with members of local communities and other security agencies, successfully repelled coordinated attacks by armed bandits in Birnin Magaji and Bungudu Local Government Areas.
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JNI Condemns Mob Killing of Woman in Kaduna, Demands Justice
The Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has strongly condemned the gruesome mob killing of a woman, Ummulkhair, in Mararaban Jos, Kaduna State, describing the incident as barbaric, ungodly and a dangerous manifestation of the growing culture of jungle justice in the country.
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KACRAN Challenge state police proposal, calls for jobs, dialogue
The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has challenge and rejected the renewed push for state police, insisting that jobs and dialogue offer the best prospects for ending insecurity in Nigeria.
