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.
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.
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.
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.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says its troops in the last one week rescued over 70 abducted and kidnapped victims, including 27 villagers freed at Gamji in Katsina State and 29 farmers rescued in Mariga, Niger State. Troops also recovered Ten Million Naira (₦10,000,000) suspected to be ransom payment in Kano State. They further arrested a wanted terrorist kingpin in Mokwa, Niger State, as well as five members of the syndicate responsible for abducting prospective corps members in Imo State
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its longstanding defence and security partnership with Nigeria, with renewed focus on military cooperation, professional military education, institutional capacity building and enhanced operational effectiveness.
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA have recorded another operational success with the rescue of 27 kidnapped victims and recovery of a motorcycle in Katsina State. On 16 October 2026, troops of Sector 1 received a distress call on terrorist activities in Gamji community, Sabuwa Local Government Area. It was reported that terrorists had abducted 27 residents, comprising 15 males and 12 females.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that between 9 and 15 October 2026, its troops through kinetic operations have recorded successes against terrorists, kidnappers, armed criminal networks and other threats to national security.
Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have overrun a Lakurawa terrorists' enclave in Waria Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, neutralising several terrorists and recovering weapons and five motorcycles during a clearance operation conducted on 15 October 2026.
Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA have neutralised two terrorists and recovered arms, ammunition and other items during sustained clearance operations in Sokoto State on 15 October 2026.
Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have recorded further operational successes with the arrest of terrorist collaborator in Kaduna State, destruction of three Improvised Explosive Devices, and the recovery of 73 livestock abandoned by fleeing terrorists in Zamfara State.
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force, North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, conducting counter-terrorism operations in Kebbi State, successfully repelled an attack by members of the Lakurawa Terrorist Group on Forward Operating Base Maiyama.
The National Coordinator of the Safe Schools Initiative Hajiya Halima Iliya has paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. In a statement issued by the Director, Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba said Hajiya who visited the Chief of Defence Staff on Thursday aimed at strengthening synergy between the Safe Schools Initiative and the Armed Forces of Nigeria in the collective effort to secure learning envi
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that towards the end of September and beginning of this month 2026, its troops have maintained kinetic operations across all operational threatres and neutralised several terrorists, arrested terrorist collaborators, and recording several surrenders nationwide.
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has urged personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to maintain high standards of physical, mental and emotional fitness to effectively meet the demands of military service.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ)says in the last three months this year, its troops across various threatres of operations have neutralised 554 terrorists, arrested 1,333 criminal suspects, and rescued 1,736 kidnapped victims, while 333 insurgents surrendered to troops. Also, within the months, troops captured 244 arms and 8,160 rounds of ammunition, dismantled 104 illegal refining sites and recovered 1,610,402 litres of stolen petroleum products.
The Defence Headquarters ( DHQ) says between the period of 17th and 24th September 2026, its troops in the fight against terrorism, kidnapping and oil theft have rescued over 100 kidnapped victims, neutralized score of terrorists, while others surrendered to troops with their families.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, has officially launched the Armed Forces of Nigeria Personnel/Veterans Online Discount Shop, a digital welfare initiative designed to enable serving, retired personnel and their families have access to essential goods at discounted prices.
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have successfully rescued seven kidnapped victims during a swift operation along the Daye–Malumfashi road in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The troops On the evening of 21 September 2026 responded promptly to a distress call indicating an attack on a commercial vehicle en route from Kaduna to Katsina. Upon the rapid arrival and intervention of the troops, the perpetrators were forced to abandon their captives and flee the scene.
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), recorded significant operational successes during separate operations across Sokoto State, rescuing 23 kidnapped victims, foiling terrorist attacks and arresting four suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group.
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), rescued six kidnapped victims during separate operations in Kaduna and Katsina States on 17 September 2026.
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), rescued 31 kidnapped victims, neutralised two terrorists and arrested two suspected terrorists in separate operations in Katsina and Kebbi States on 14 and 15 September 2026.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that between 4th and 10th September 2026, a total of 17 terrorist fighters and their family members surrendered to its troops in Borno State. This was contained in a statement signed and issued to Defence Correspondents in Abuja by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja while highlighting on the successes and achievements recorded during the period by Armed Forces of Nigeria across various threatres nationwide.
The Nigerian Army has refuted a report carried out by some media platforms claiming that group of Islamic scholars were abducted at the residence of Senator Abdul'aziz Abubakar Yari in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to the Nigerian Army, the report is not true rather it is misleading the public.
Members of the APC Presidential Campaign Council constituted; Abdulaziz Yari the former Governor of Zamfara state and the serving Senator Zamfara West Senitorial District to serve as DG, while His Excellency, Hope Uzodimma, the serving Governor of Imo state as the secretary President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima will serve as chairman and vice chairman of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, according to the list released Saturday morning.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says between 16 and 20 August 2026, a total of 47 terrorist family members, comprising women and children, surrendered to troops at locations including Amuda Bridge in Gwoza LGA and Mafa in Mafa LGA of Borno State. Similarly, between 15 - 20 August 2026, six terrorist fighters surrendered to troops in Kukawa LGA of Borno State.
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Zamfara State Command welcomed the Commander, 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army (NA) and his staff on a courtesy visit aimed to familiarise, induce better energy and enhance the working relationship of the two (2) agencies in the state.
President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of between 30 and 80 per cent for Nigeria’s armed forces personnel. About 250,000 personnel are to benefit from the new deal. Under the new arrangement, which becomes effective from September 1, officers above the rank of colonel will enjoy a 30 per cent salary increase. This applies to Brigadier-Generals, Major-Generals, Lieutenant Generals and Generals.
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 Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says between 10 and 16 July 2026, its troops during their ongoing operational activities nationwide rescued more than 40 kidnapped civilians, arrested terrorists suspects with their Collaborators, and recovered of arms and ammunition, among other items.
The Theatre Commander (TC), Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), Major General WB Idris, has commended the Commandant and management of Command Science Secondary School (Girls), Gusau (CSSSG), for their commitment to improving the standard of education and infrastructure at the institution.
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Troops of Joint Task Force, North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY) have recorded another series of operational successes across Katsina and Zamfara States, frustrating coordinated terrorist activities and recovering arms and equipment across the Joint Operations Area. The operations, conducted on 2 July 2026, underscore the sustained determination of the JTF to protect lives, safeguard communities, and maintain pressure on terrorist groups operating within the North West.
The Joint Task Force under Operation Hadin Kai in the North East has successfully rescued six additional abducted persons comprising four adults and two infants at Talakawa in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State.
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have recorded another significant operational success, dismantling a criminal syndicate involved in the manufacture and supply of locally fabricated firearms to terrorist groups operating in Kebbi State.
The Defence Headquarters says in the month of June and second quarter of this year 2026, its troops across various threatres of operations have neutralized 662 terrorists, arrested 1,084 suspects, rescued 951 kidnapped victims, and 39 insurgents surrendered.
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Troops of the Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY) have sustained the tempo of offensive operations against terrorist elements and bandit syndicates across the North West geopolitical zone.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has hosted the Induction and Orientation Programme for members of the Military Staff Committee (MSC) of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC), Reaffirmed Nigeria's unwavering commitment in promoting peace, security and stability across Africa.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers and recovered a large quantity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) during a snap checkpoint operation in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says between 18 and 25 of June 2026, its troops have neutralized several terrorists, arrested other suspects,and rescued 68 kidnapped victims across all operational theaters in the country.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved a strategic reshuffling of senior officers across key operational, command, training and staff appointments within the Nigerian Army (NA) as part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational effectiveness, strengthen national security and consolidate the Army's capacity to address emerging security challenges across the country.
The Governor of Zamfara state, Dr. Dauda Lawal has reiterated his administration's commitment to render more support for troops security operatives following significant breakthrough recorded in the State.
Troops of 222 Battalion, in collaboration with local vigilantes, have conducted a fighting patrol to Bazamri Village in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State following intelligence reports of suspected terrorist activity.
Troops OF Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA in a sustained effort to rid the North West region of terrorism and banditry have recorded another significant operational successes. Through a series of coordinated offensive operations across Sokoto and Katsina States, the gallant troops neutralised armed terrorists, foiled a terrorist attack and thwarted a kidnapping attempt and recovered large cache of arms and rustled livestock.
In sustained efforts to combat terrorism and other criminality within the North West region and beyond, troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have recorded notable operational gains in a series of coordinated operations across Kaduna State, disrupting criminal activities, apprehending suspected bandits, recovering rustled livestock and restoring public order in affected communities.
Troops of Sector 1 and Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have recorded another series of operational successes in separate intelligence-driven operations conducted across Kaduna and Zamfara States, further demonstrating their unwavering commitment to protecting the lives and property of citizens and denying terrorists and other criminal elements freedom of action.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 1, has sustained relentless air operations against terrorists and armed bandits across the North West, delivering precision strikes on identified criminal enclaves while intensifying intelligence, surveillance and armed reconnaissance missions in support of ongoing joint operations. The coordinated missions, conducted on 18 and 19 June 2026, underscore the NAF's unwavering resolve to deny criminal elements fre
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have successfully rescued 22 kidnapped victims in separate operations conducted in Sabon Birni and Isa Local Government Areas of Sokoto State, further demonstrating their commitment to protecting the lives and property of the citizenry and ensuring the security of communities across the theatre of operations.
The Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Overseeing the North East Geopolitical Zone, DIG Zakariah Fera, FDC, accompanied by DIG Ibrahim Baba Zango, on the second day of his operational visit to Yobe State, engaged critical stakeholders at the State Police Command Headquarters, Damaturu.
