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Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), have rescued 11 kidnapped victims during separate operations conducted in Ribah town and Wasagu-Falfala general area of Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ)has confirmed that throughout the month of October this year, its troops have neutralised over 217 terrorists and criminals, arrested 333 suspects and rescued 349 Kidnapped victims. Within the month, 70 insurgents surrendered to troops, while 105 arms and 3174 rounds of ammunition were recovered.
The ongoing clearance operations aimed at flushing out armed bandits from Bukuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State have resulted in a series of confrontations between the armed criminal elements and security personnel of the Zamfara State Police Command, operating in collaboration with local civil joint taskforce. The operation commenced on 28th October 2026, following an attempted attack by armed bandits on Bukuyum town.
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of over 3,800 senior police officers, including two Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs), ten Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), and seventeen Commissioners of Police (CPs), following their success in promotion examinations and oral interviews conducted by the Commission.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, has raised the alarm over what he described as a grave threat to his life following an attack on him and his convoy by personnel of the Sokoto Marshal and the Sokoto State Community Guard at the Sokoto Airport area at about 9:00 p.m. on Friday.
Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA have neutralised 3 terrorists and recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, motorcycle and cattle during separate operations conducted in Kaduna and Kano State.
The Organizing Committee for the turbaning ceremony of the new Dallatun Sokoto and Dan Masanin Sokoto has provided financial assistance towards the outstanding bills of 56 less-privileged inmates in the Sokoto State Correctional Centre.
The Commissioner of Police Plateau State Command, CP Ayodeji Faniyan (today) Thursday held the Command’s monthly conference with officers across the Command at the Police Officers Mess, Jos. The conference was held as part of the Commissioner of Police' ongoing efforts to strengthen operational effectiveness, enhance institutional accountability, and improve security across Plateau State.
Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have recorded significant operational successes against terrorists in Zamfara and Sokoto States, demonstrating their unwavering determination to protect lives and property and restore lasting peace across the Joint Operations Area.
Authorities of the Bayelsà State police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 50 years old Pastor,Ambros Mark over alleged defilement of two under aged girls. According to the Spokesman of the Command, Musa Mohammed, the suspect has reportedly confessed to the crime and the case is being investigated for proper prosecution.
The member of the House of Representatives for Gummi/Bukkuyum federal constituency Rt. Hon. Dr Sulaiman Abubakar Gumi has donated security intervention support for security volunteers popularly known as 'yansakai group operating in 21 wards of Gummi/Bukkuyum federal constituency. The donation was performed by Dr. Sulaiman Gumi at his liaison office in Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara state.
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), have neutralised 8 suspected armed terrorists and rescued 3 kidnapped victims in coordinated operations conducted in Katsina, Kaduna and Zamfara States. The operations also led to the recovery of AK-47 rifle, 3 locally fabricated guns, 3 motorcycles, cutlasses and assorted charms from the terrorists.
