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The Yobe State Police Command has recorded another operational success with the arrest of a suspected armed robbery and organised crime suspect linked to the theft of a commercial tricycle (Keke Napep) after allegedly intoxicating its rider.
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Mohammed Bello Matawalle has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the people of Bungudu, Zamfara State and other communities in Zamfara State affected by the recent terrorists' attacks that occurred within the week.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says between 17 and 23 of this month, its troops under Operation Hadin Kai in the North East geographical zone have conducted offensive operations against Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in Bauchi, Borno and Yobe States. Noting that the troops countered a Boko Haram/ISWAP attack at Kukawa LGA in Borno State and neutralized Abu Salim Al-Barnawi, a senior terrorists commander and propaganda chief.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Zamfara State Chapter, under the leadership of Hon. Kabiru Garba Gusau (Ubandawakin Tudun Wada), expresses its deepest condolences to the people of Sauna Community, the Talata Mafara Emirate, and the entire people of Talata Mafara Local Government Area over the horrific terrorist attack that claimed the lives of many innocent citizens.
In an effort to safeguard peace, security, and community cohesion, the Qua'an-Pan Local Government Council has banned the settlement of unauthorized Fulani individuals and groups migrating into the locality from other states or Local Government Areas without the knowledge and consent of host communities, particularly the indigenous people and the leadership of Miyetti Allah.
The Zamfara State Police Command has recorded another significant breakthrough in its sustained campaign against banditry with the successful rescue of a kidnap victim who spent four months in captivity. As disclosed in a statement by DSP Yazid Abubakar, the Police Public Relations Officer Zamfara state Command, the victim, Hassan Rilwan, 15, of Danjibga in Tsafe Local Government Area, was rescued following sustained and intelligence-led operations by the Command's tactical operatives targeti
In its sustained offensive Operations against banditry and other violent crimes, the Zamfara State Police Command has recorded another significant operational success, resulting in the rescue of kidnap victims and the recovery of an AK-47 rifle and a Boxer motorcycle during separate operations across the state.
The Plateau State Police Command has recorded another operational success with the recovery of a stolen Toyota Hilux vehicle and the arrest of two suspects connected with the theft. The Command said,on 21st July, 2026, at about 7:00am they received a report that a white Toyota Hilux, Model 2022 with Registration Number 18D-35-FG, had been stolen from the owner's residence by unknown persons.
A prominent supporter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Khamis Musa Darazo, has urged political leaders, interest groups and other stakeholders to refrain from politicising national security issues, stressing that Nigeria's security challenges require collective action rather than partisan divisions.
The Advocacy for the Empowerment of Nigerian Women and Children (AENWC) has called on Nigerians to remain calm, peaceful and law-abiding as investigations continue into the tragic death of Miss Mary Habila, warning against prejudging the outcome of the probe or demanding sanctions against individuals before the facts are established.
Troops of Sector 2, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have successfully foiled a terrorist mission aimed at extorting innocent civilians in Yobe State, degrading Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist networks and denying them access to illicit sources of funding. This was contained in Press statement signed and issued in Abuja by Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer,Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai Maiduguri said acting on credible and actionable intelligence
The Zamfara State Police Command has successfully rescued eleven (11) kidnapped victims following a bandit attack along the Gummi–Sokoto Highway. This was disclosed in a statement by DSP Yazid Abubakar, ANIPR, Police Public Relations Officer for Zamfara State Command, made available to Journalists in Gusau.
