The Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, CP Ahmad Muhammad Bello, PSC+, MNIPS, CCNP, has paid a condolence visit to the Zurmi Emirate following the passing of His Royal Highness, Alhaji Muhammad Bello Suleman, the Emir of Zurmi, Sarkin Zamfaran Zurmi.
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 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.
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.
The Zamfara State Police Command has successfully raided a notorious rendezvous point used by members of the outlaw group, identified as Yan Sa Kai sect at Gidan Dawa area of Gusau Local Government Area, following weeks of sustained and discreet surveillance conducted by operatives of the State Intelligence Department (SID).
The attention of the Zamfara State Police Command has been drawn to a recent report attributed to SBM Intelligence, which stated that Zamfara State recorded 236 kidnapping incidents involving 1,921 victims between July 2025 and June 2026, while further indicating that only four anti-kidnapping operations were conducted by security forces in the State during the period under review.
The Kasuwan Daji community in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, led by Alhaji Hamisu Kasuwan Daji, has paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, CP Ahmad Muhammad Bello, PSC+, MNIPS, CCNP, to appreciate the Command for its sustained security measures and proactive interventions aimed at containing insecurity in the area.
Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA have recorded another significant intelligence-led operational success with the interception of 3 disassembled canoes reportedly procured by notorious terrorist leader Shehu Bagewaye to facilitate the movement of his fighters across riverine areas in Zamfara State.
The Zamfara State Police Command has recorded a significant operational response following a coordinated attack by a large group of armed bandits along the Gusau–Funtua Federal Highway, near Unguwar Chida Village, Tsafe Local Government Area.
In a renewed effort to rid Zamfara State of the activities of armed bandits and other criminal elements, the Zamfara State Police Command has recorded another operational success with the rescue of two abducted victims, killing of one armed bandit, and recovery of an AK-47 rifle with its magazine.
The Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, CP A.M. Bello, PSC+, MNIPS, has joined Muslim faithful across Zamfara State and beyond in celebrating Eid-ul-Maulud, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), Major General WB Idris, has called for sustained military-media collaboration to enhance ongoing counter-terrorism operations and efforts towards restoring lasting peace and security across Zamfara state and the entire North West region.
Zamfara state, also known as the hub of progress and peace has hosted the 2026 Nigeria Police Force security summit, marking the total conquest of insurgency as Governor Dauda Lawal reaffirms his administration's commitment of none negotiations with bandits. In a statement signed by Comrade Suleiman Bala Idris Spokesperson to the Government of Zamfara state, the Governor emphasised that bandits who refuse peace and threaten innocent people must face the full consequences of the law.
In a bid to strengthen inter-agency synergy, consolidate operational gains, and enhance security across Zamfara State, the newly appointed Acting Commander of 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Colonel J. Umaru, paid an official courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, CP A.M. Bello, psc+, MNIPS, CCNP, at the State Police Command Headquarters, Gusau.
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has congratulated the Queen of Hausaland, Dr. Lubna Muhammad Baba Gusau and other recipients of the WINSEC 2026 Awards for their outstanding service and contributions to national development. The Minister gave the commendation while delivering her keynote address at the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Women in Security Summit and Awards (WINSEC) 2026, where she was also invested as the Nati
The attention of the Zamfara State Police Command has been drawn to a publication by PRNigeria titled, **“Experts Raise Alarm Over Lack of Support for Families of Officers Killed in Zamfara IED Blast,”** alleging that the families of three Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty were yet to receive any form of support from the Zamfara State Government.
The Zamfara State Police Command has recorded another operational success in its sustained offensive against banditry, following the rescue of four kidnapped victims during a swift response by operatives of the Command's Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU). On 3rd August 2026, at about 5:00 p.m., operatives attached to the VCRU, acting on credible intelligence, responded to a distress report that a large number of heavily armed bandits had blocked the Mafara–Anka Road near Mai-Kwanugga Villag
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.
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.
As the people of Zamfara state, Nigerians and the entire world watch with enthusiasm to see and hear the turn out of event in the legal tussle between a lone Sani Shinkafi against the state chapter of APC, INEC and Sen. Sahabi Ya'u, Barr. Bello Galadi, the plaintiff's lawyer gave assurance of victory as the court adjourned the session to August 5th 2026.
As the people of Zamfara state, Nigerians and the entire world watch with enthusiasm to see and hear the turn out of event in the legal tussle between a lone Sani Shinkafi against the state chapter of APC, INEC and Sen. Sahabi Ya'u, Barr. Bello Galadi, the plaintiff's lawyer gave assurance of victory as the court adjourned the session to August 5th 2026. Galadi assured Shinkafi of victory in his words during an interview with Journalists presence at the Federal High Court Gusau to monit
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 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.
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 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.
Between 19 and 20 July 2026, troops of Operation Fansan Yamma in a separate operations conducted in Zamfara, Katsina and Kebbi states in the North West have continued to sustain pressure on terrorists and recording significant operational successes through the rescue of kidnapped victims, the disruption of a planned abduction, and the arrest of suspected terrorist logistics suppliers.
The Zamfara State Police Command, through the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU), has recorded another significant operational success in its ongoing efforts to combat banditry and other violent crimes across the state.
