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The Kaduna State Police Command has strongly condemned the mob killing of a woman in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State over allegations of child theft. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, June 21, 2026, when the woman was accused of stealing a child.
In sustained efforts to combat terrorism and other criminality within the North West region and beyond, troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have recorded notable operational gains in a series of coordinated operations across Kaduna State, disrupting criminal activities, apprehending suspected bandits, recovering rustled livestock and restoring public order in affected communities.
Troops of Sector 1 and Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have recorded another series of operational successes in separate intelligence-driven operations conducted across Kaduna and Zamfara States, further demonstrating their unwavering commitment to protecting the lives and property of citizens and denying terrorists and other criminal elements freedom of action.
Governor Dauda Lawal has commended the troops for their efforts and commitment in overpowering bandits team and recovering rustled cattles, sheep and dangerous weapons as a great determination to put an end to banditry and other forms of criminalities in Zamfara state.
The Zamfara State Police Command, through the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU), has recorded another significant operational success in its ongoing efforts to combat banditry and other violent crimes across the state.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 1, has sustained relentless air operations against terrorists and armed bandits across the North West, delivering precision strikes on identified criminal enclaves while intensifying intelligence, surveillance and armed reconnaissance missions in support of ongoing joint operations. The coordinated missions, conducted on 18 and 19 June 2026, underscore the NAF's unwavering resolve to deny criminal elements fre
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have successfully rescued 22 kidnapped victims in separate operations conducted in Sabon Birni and Isa Local Government Areas of Sokoto State, further demonstrating their commitment to protecting the lives and property of the citizenry and ensuring the security of communities across the theatre of operations.
Our attention has been drawn to a laughable and entirely fabricated report alleging that Senator Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari is sponsoring or financing protests against the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu together with his entourage has visited Zamfara state to mourn the passing of 3 gallant officers who lost their lives in the course of duty along Bagega-Anka Road.
