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The Yobe State Police Command has recorded another operational breakthrough with the arrest of four suspects in separate cases involving theft, assault, criminal conspiracy, and the recovery of stolen property across the State.
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have successfully rescued two kidnapped persons during a fighting patrol in Zamfara State. As disclosed in a statement by Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja Media, information communication officer JTF, Northwest OPFY and made available to Journalists in Gusau.
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have successfully rescued two kidnapped persons during a fighting patrol in Zamfara State. The rescue operation occurred on the morning of 29 July 2026, when troops deployed at Gwashi were conducting a fighting patrol at a terrorists' enclave in the area. During the patrol, troops rescued Lance Corporal Basiru Labbo, who was abducted on 22 July 2026 along the Zuru–Anka road, as well as Lauwali Dan Ada, a ci
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ)has disclosed that in the month of July 2026, over 102 terrorists and criminals were neutralized and 345 other suspects were arrested by the military troops nationwide. The troops also rescued 393 kidnap victims, while more than 57 insurgents surrendered to troops.
The Management of the University of Jos has received with deep shock and sadness the news of the tragic death of Ibrahim Pilasar Mbaye, a graduate of the Department of Political Science, awaiting National Youth Service.
Troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have recorded further successes, foiling multiple kidnap attempts in Zamfara State.
Kauru Local Government Community Development Associations' Forum (CDAs Forum) has strongly condemned the killing of about 30 residents of Naridon community in Chawai Chiefdom, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, describing the attack as a barbaric act that requires immediate government intervention.
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Zamfara State Command, has received the Commander Narcotics, CN Mohammed Kabiru at the administrative headquarters, Gusau, on a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening the existing working relationships in the state.
Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have rescued 48 kidnapped victims following a swift response to a terrorist attack on Magami village, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, in the early hours of 26 July 2026.
In its sustained efforts to curb the proliferation of illegal firearms and ammunition across the state, the Zamfara State Police Command has recorded another significant operational breakthrough. DSP Yazid Abubakar, ANIPR Police Public Relations Officer for Zamfara State Police Command revealed in a statement made available to Journalists in Gusau the state capital.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has honoured outstanding officers and personnel for excellence, dedication and professionalism during the Award Dinner Night as part of the just concluded 2026 Nigeria Customs Service Public Relations Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to public relations, strategic communication and institutional reforms.
The Troops of the Joint Task Force in the North West under Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 48 kidnapped victims following a swift response to a terrorist attack on Magami village, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, in the early hours of Sunday being 26 July 2026.
