Troops Thwart Boko Haram Attack on Adamawa Military Base
Nigerian troops of the Joint Task Force successfully repelled a daring pre-dawn attack by Boko Haram insurgents on a military base in Waga Village, located in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State. According to intelligence sources cited by Zagazola Makama, the assault took place around 3:30 a.m. on Friday when suspected terrorists stormed […]
Troops Foil Bandit Attacks Rescue Kidnap Victim, Others in Katsina
Joint troops of Operation FANSAN Yanma, spearheaded by the Nigerian Army, have successfully disrupted a series of bandit attacks, reclaimed stolen cattle, and rescued a kidnapped resident in a string of operations across Malumfashi Local Government Area on March 21, 2025. Intelligence sources reported that the first incident unfolded at 10:30 p.m. when armed […]
Soldiers Nab Man, 21, With 48 Bullets, One AK-47 Magazine
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting The Nigerian Army have arrested Sengi David, 21, with 48 bullets and an AK-47 magazine in Jos. The Nigerian Army announced the arrest on its Facebook wall. They said David was arrested by troops of 3 Division in Jos, Plateau State, while conducting offensive operations as part of the […]
Notorious Bandit Leader Shekau Eliminated in Deadly Kaduna Ambush
A notorious bandit leader known as Shekau, infamous for his ruthless operations along the Narewo River bank in Kachia Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State, has been killed in an ambush by a rival faction led by Shumo. The attack, which took place on March 5, 2025, marks a violent escalation in the […]
Security Operatives Neutralize Lakurawa Kingpin in Kebbi Gun Battle
A notorious Lakurawa kingpin, Maigemu, was gunned down on Thursday by a combined team of security operatives and local vigilance group members in Kuncin Baba, Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The elimination of the bandit leader follows a fierce shootout in the remote, rugged terrain, marking a significant victory in the fight […]
One FUDMA Student Freed as Troops Intensify Search for Three Still in Kidnappers’ Den
A glimmer of hope emerged in the abduction crisis at Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) as one of four kidnapped students, Fahad Muhammad, was rescued on Sunday, while security forces press on to free the remaining three, intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama on Monday. Fahad Muhammad, a 20-year-old 100-level Computer Science student, regained his freedom […]
Troops Crush Terrorist Camps, Recover Arms, Others in Niger State
Nigerian Army troops in a decisive blow to insurgency, have launched aggressive clearance operations in Niger State, dismantling terrorist hideouts and recovering key assets in a fierce confrontation with armed insurgents. The operation targeted the notorious Dakwala and Chikuba forests, long identified as strongholds for terrorists and kidnappers. Troops unleashed a sweeping mission, engaging […]
Troops Thwart Bandits Operations in Niger State, Rescue 25 Kidnap Victims, Recover Properties
Nigerian Army troops, alongside a joint security task force, rescued 25 kidnapped victims and reclaimed 22 rustled cows and nine sheep after a fierce gun battle with armed bandits in Niger State. The clash unfolded on February 21, 2025, in Garungabas and Kundu villages, located in Rafi Local Government Area (LGA), as part of […]
Army Raid Destroys Notorious Bandit Hideout in Sokoto
The Nigerian Army troops, alongside local vigilantes and community defense groups under Operation FANSAN YANMA, have destroyed a notorious bandit stronghold named “Dabar Dan Dari Biyar” in the Sakkarawa Forest, western Sabon Birnin, Sokoto State. The raid, which occurred on February 17, 2025, resulted in the death of several bandits, although some, including their […]
Sustained Military Operation in Zamfara Choke Bandits in Hideouts, as Starvation Set in
Nigerian troops under Operation FANSAN YANMA have intensified their campaign against banditry in Zamfara State, extending their operations from the Zurmi/Shinkafi axis to the Anka/Bagega corridor. This strategic move aims to prevent bandits from regrouping after over 17 days of deep forest incursions. According to Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst […]