Category: Security

Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 22 kidnapped victims in separate operations in Sabon Birni and Isa Local Government Areas of Sokoto State, thwarting attempts by terrorists to abduct innocent civilians. The military operation, which took place on June 18, 2026, was carried out following credible intelligence and distress calls from affected communities, leading to the successful rescue of passengers and farmers who had been abducted by armed terrorists. According to the Media Information Officer of Joint Task Force (North West) Operation…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has recorded major operational successes across the country, with troops rescued kidnapped citizens, neutralised terrorists, arrested suspected collaborators and recovered weapons and illicit economic assets during operations conducted between June 12 and 18, 2026.   The Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, in a statement on Friday, said troops across multiple theatres degraded the capabilities of terrorists, criminal groups, kidnappers and economic saboteurs, while strengthening security around vulnerable communities and critical infrastructure.   In the North East, troops of Operation Hadin Kai…

Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued seven kidnapped victims and foiled coordinated abduction attempts in Katsina and Zamfara states as part of ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and banditry in the North-West. The Media Information Officer of Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, noting that the successes were recorded during sustained counter-terrorism and search-and-rescue operations conducted on June 16, 2026. According to Danja, troops in Katsina State, under Operation CLEAN SWEEP 3, intensified…

Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued seven kidnapped victims and foiled coordinated abduction attempts in Katsina and Zamfara states as part of ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and banditry in the North-West. The Media Information Officer of Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, noting that the successes were recorded during sustained counter-terrorism and search-and-rescue operations conducted on June 16, 2026. According to Danja, troops in Katsina State, under Operation CLEAN SWEEP 3, intensified…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) recorded significant victories against terrorism, kidnapping, crude oil theft and other criminal activities across the country, rescuing 360 abducted civilians and arresting scores of suspects during operations conducted between June 5 and June 11, 2026. The achievements were disclosed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, during a briefing on ongoing military operations nationwide. According to the Defence Headquarters, one of the most remarkable successes was recorded in the North-East under Operation Hadin Kai, where troops launched a coordinated assault…

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have launched a major offensive against terrorists and bandits in Katsina State, destroyed several criminal hideouts and logistics bases in the process. The operation, code-named Operation CLEAN SWEEP III, commenced on June 14, 2026, across Matazu Local Government Area and adjoining communities following the killing of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who was abducted alongside his wife by suspected terrorists and bandits. According to the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja,…

The Nigerian Navy has arrested three suspected pipeline vandals linked to the breach of the Oando–Ondewari pipeline at Ogboinbiri Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. According to a press statement issued by Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, Director of Naval Information, the arrests were carried out under Operation DELTA SENTINEL following an intelligence-led joint operation involving naval personnel and a private pipeline surveillance outfit. The operation was triggered after reports of a deliberate tampering of the pipeline corridor operated by Oando PLC. Subsequent inspections confirmed the vandalism,…

Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, operating under the 2 Division, have successfully foiled an attempted abduction of pupils at Iluke Community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The operation, carried out on Wednesday, followed credible intelligence from vigilant community members who alerted troops on patrol about suspicious activities of terrorists disguised in military uniforms within the area. According to a statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, troops swiftly mobilised to the community upon receiving the information in…