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It has been stated that there is no way for security forces to eliminate terrorists and other criminals in the community without the supporting of the community . Birgedier General Dahiru Abdulsalam the Special Adviser on Security matters to the Governor of Yobe State Mai Mala Buni stated this in an interview with our correspondence In Damaturu the state capital.
The Taraba State Police Command has arrested two women of Igbo extraction for allegedly attempting to traffic three children, all about four years old, from the NTA Area in Jalingo to Yola in Adamawa State. The suspects, identified as Ada Eze and Ujunyi F., were said to have deceived the children’s parents by claiming they were taking the children to the market before transporting them out of Taraba State.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Monday, August 31, 2026, hosted executive members of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) at its National Headquarters in Abuja to explore deeper collaboration in media, digital communication, and professional development.
Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA sustained offensive operation against terrorists in Katsina State, neutralising a key terrorist leader and recovered arms, ammunition and other items during ongoing clearance operations on 29 August 2026.
Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA recorded another significant operational success in Katsina State, neutralizing 2 terrorist commanders during an intelligence-led operation in Matazu Local Government Area
Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA recorded further operational successes in Zamfara and Sokoto States, foiling separate terrorist abduction attempts, rescuing 16 civilians and repelling a terrorist attack on 28 August 2026.
Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA recorded further operational successes in Kaduna and Katsina States, arresting suspected terrorist collaborators, intercepting weapons and ammunition, as well as destroying identified terrorist enclaves during separate operations conducted on 27 and 28 August 2026.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that in the month of August 2026, over 324 terrorists and criminals were neutralized by its troops, with 373 terrorist/criminals arrested and 610 kidnap victims rescued. The Defence Headquarters also confirmed that 201 insurgents surrendered to troops, while 88 arms and 2077 rounds of ammunition were recovered.
The community Peace and Intervention Initiative, CPII has rescued a 39th year old widow identified as Madam Ijeoma from planned extortion, illegal suppression and human rights abuse in Zamfara.
The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has assured the people of the Northern Senatorial District of sustained government intervention in infrastructure, education, electricity and economic development, pledging to address critical challenges affecting the region.
The Cross River State Police Command has commenced investigation into the death of a 20-year-old male, Uwem Daniel Akpan, who was allegedly stabbed during a misunderstanding at Peters Street, Awi, Calabar, on 31 August 2026. The incident made available to newsmen in calabar by ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata Police Public Relations Officer Cross River State Police Command.
In its sustained anti-banditry operations, the Zamfara State Police Command has recorded another significant operational breakthrough following the swift intervention of Police Tactical Operatives and other security forces, which foiled a bandits’ attack along the Gusau–Funtua Federal Highway in Tsafe Local Government Area and successfully rescued all occupants of two vehicles intercepted by the armed criminals.
