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The Zamfara State Police Command has successfully raided a notorious rendezvous point used by members of the outlaw group, identified as Yan Sa Kai sect at Gidan Dawa area of Gusau Local Government Area, following weeks of sustained and discreet surveillance conducted by operatives of the State Intelligence Department (SID).
Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have successfully thwarted an attempt to transport illicit firearms through Zak village in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau state, Recovering two AK-47 Riffles and other items during operation. The operation followed credible intelligence provided by a community vigilante leader, who alerted the troops to the suspected movement of arms within the Zak- Kampani road. Acting swiftly on the information, the troops mobilised to the location and interce
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the Federal Fire Service (FFS), and Unilever Nigeria PLC was on Thursday being 27th August 2026, signed separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) at the NCS Headquarters, Abuja, to strengthen inter-agency and public-private collaboration, enhance security, protect legitimate trade, safeguard lives and consumers, and support Nigeria’s economic growth.
The attention of the Zamfara State Police Command has been drawn to a recent report attributed to SBM Intelligence, which stated that Zamfara State recorded 236 kidnapping incidents involving 1,921 victims between July 2025 and June 2026, while further indicating that only four anti-kidnapping operations were conducted by security forces in the State during the period under review.
The Kasuwan Daji community in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, led by Alhaji Hamisu Kasuwan Daji, has paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, CP Ahmad Muhammad Bello, PSC+, MNIPS, CCNP, to appreciate the Command for its sustained security measures and proactive interventions aimed at containing insecurity in the area.
Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA recorded operational successes in Kaduna and Kano States, rescuing 2 kidnapped victims, recovering 94 rustled livestock and disrupting terrorist activities in separate operations conducted on 25 and 26 August 2026.
Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA have recorded further operational successes in Zamfara State by thwarting a weapons smuggling attempt and rescuing 6 kidnapped victims in two separate operations conducted on August 23, 2026.
Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA have recorded another significant intelligence-led operational success with the interception of 3 disassembled canoes reportedly procured by notorious terrorist leader Shehu Bagewaye to facilitate the movement of his fighters across riverine areas in Zamfara State.
Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA have sustained operational pressure against terrorists in Katsina State, rescuing 6 kidnapped victims and recovering the sum of ₦800,000 taken from them by terrorists in Dandume Local Government Area. Troops also successfully engaged terrorists in a separate operation in Kankara Local Government Area.
Security operatives have neutralised scores of suspected bandits in an ongoing military clearance operation in Maikujera town, Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Local sources confirmed that troops were gaining the upper hand in the operation, deploying Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) against the bandits.
The Defence Headquarters has refuted the video circulated to various quarters indicated that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede was making statements and suggesting partisan political support.
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) to the welfare, dignity and continued relevance of Nigeria’s military veterans.
