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		<title>Troops Kill Two Terrorists, Recover Four AK-47 Rifles in Sokoto</title>
		<link>https://securitydigestng.com/2026/10/16/troops-kill-two-terrorists-recover-four-ak-47-rifles-in-sokoto/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:20:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Troops Kill Two Terrorists, Recover Four AK-47 Rifles in Sokoto Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised two terrorists and recovered four AK-47 rifles, eight motorcycles and other military-related items during clearance operations in Sokoto State. The operation, conducted on October 15, 2026, targeted terrorist elements in Waria Forest [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Troops Rescue 27 Kidnap Victims, Including Six-Month-Old Baby, in Katsina</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zagazola Makama]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:12:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Troops Rescue 27 Kidnap Victims, Including Six-Month-Old Baby, in Katsina By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation FANSAN YANMA have rescued 27 kidnapped victims, including a six-month-old infant, following a gun battle with suspected terrorists in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The operation was conducted by troops of the 17 [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://securitydigestng.com/2026/10/16/troops-rescue-27-kidnap-victims-including-six-month-old-baby-in-katsina/" data-wpel-link="internal">Troops Rescue 27 Kidnap Victims, Including Six-Month-Old Baby, in Katsina</a> appeared first on <a href="https://securitydigestng.com" data-wpel-link="internal">Security Digest</a>.</p>
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		<title>Military Air Strike Destroys Terrorists’ Structure, Neutralises Eight Suspected Fighters</title>
		<link>https://securitydigestng.com/2026/10/12/military-air-strike-destroys-terrorists-structure-neutralises-eight-suspected-fighters/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zagazola Makama]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:26:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Military Air Strike Destroys Terrorists’ Structure, Neutralises Eight Suspected Fighters By Zagazola Makama A precision air strikes by the military under Operation HADIN KAI has destroyed a structure believed to be used by terrorists and neutralised about eight suspected fighters following intelligence reports of a possible attack on troops. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://securitydigestng.com/2026/10/12/military-air-strike-destroys-terrorists-structure-neutralises-eight-suspected-fighters/" data-wpel-link="internal">Military Air Strike Destroys Terrorists’ Structure, Neutralises Eight Suspected Fighters</a> appeared first on <a href="https://securitydigestng.com" data-wpel-link="internal">Security Digest</a>.</p>
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		<title>Troops discover, detonate pressure-plate IED in Gwoza</title>
		<link>https://securitydigestng.com/2026/09/30/troops-discover-detonate-pressure-plate-ied-in-gwoza/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zagazola Makama]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:14:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Troops discover, detonate pressure-plate IED in Gwoza By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army have discovered and safely detonated a pressure-plate Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The incident occurred at about 3:50 p.m. on Sept. 28, when troops of 26 Task Force Brigade, Gwoza, discovered the IED [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://securitydigestng.com/2026/09/30/troops-discover-detonate-pressure-plate-ied-in-gwoza/" data-wpel-link="internal">Troops discover, detonate pressure-plate IED in Gwoza</a> appeared first on <a href="https://securitydigestng.com" data-wpel-link="internal">Security Digest</a>.</p>
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		<title>Troops rescue kidnapped soldier in Plateau after sustained pressure on abductors</title>
		<link>https://securitydigestng.com/2026/09/29/troops-rescue-kidnapped-soldier-in-plateau-after-sustained-pressure-on-abductors/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zagazola Makama]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:27:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Troops rescue kidnapped soldier in Plateau after sustained pressure on abductors By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 3, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have rescued a soldier who was abducted at the Nigerian Army Training Centre (NATC), Miango Range, in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The soldier, identified as Cpl. Amos Bala, was reportedly [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://securitydigestng.com/2026/09/29/troops-rescue-kidnapped-soldier-in-plateau-after-sustained-pressure-on-abductors/" data-wpel-link="internal">Troops rescue kidnapped soldier in Plateau after sustained pressure on abductors</a> appeared first on <a href="https://securitydigestng.com" data-wpel-link="internal">Security Digest</a>.</p>
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		<title>Troops intercept ₦2.7m ransom, phones meant for terror kingpin in Katsina</title>
		<link>https://securitydigestng.com/2026/09/25/troops-intercept-%e2%82%a62-7m-ransom-phones-meant-for-terror-kingpin-in-katsina/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zagazola Makama]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:57:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Troops intercept ₦2.7m ransom, phones meant for terror kingpin in Katsina By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 35 Battalion deployed at FOB Faskari have arrested three suspected terrorists while allegedly transporting ₦2.7 million ransom and mobile phones intended for onward delivery to a suspected terror kingpin in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://securitydigestng.com/2026/09/25/troops-intercept-%e2%82%a62-7m-ransom-phones-meant-for-terror-kingpin-in-katsina/" data-wpel-link="internal">Troops intercept ₦2.7m ransom, phones meant for terror kingpin in Katsina</a> appeared first on <a href="https://securitydigestng.com" data-wpel-link="internal">Security Digest</a>.</p>
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		<title>Operation FANSAN YAMMA: Troops rescue wounded civilians, recover 117 cows, stolen vehicle in Zamfara</title>
		<link>https://securitydigestng.com/2026/09/19/operation-fansan-yamma-troops-rescue-wounded-civilians-recover-117-cows-stolen-vehicle-in-zamfara/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zagazola Makama]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:28:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Operation FANSAN YAMMA: Troops rescue wounded civilians, recover 117 cows, stolen vehicle in Zamfara By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have disrupted criminal activities in Zamfara State, rescuing three wounded civilians, recovering 117 suspected rustled cattle and other livestock, and retrieving a stolen Toyota Camry. The operations were conducted as part [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://securitydigestng.com/2026/09/19/operation-fansan-yamma-troops-rescue-wounded-civilians-recover-117-cows-stolen-vehicle-in-zamfara/" data-wpel-link="internal">Operation FANSAN YAMMA: Troops rescue wounded civilians, recover 117 cows, stolen vehicle in Zamfara</a> appeared first on <a href="https://securitydigestng.com" data-wpel-link="internal">Security Digest</a>.</p>
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		<title>Troops interrogate suspected bandit collaborators in North-West</title>
		<link>https://securitydigestng.com/2026/09/19/troops-interrogate-suspected-bandit-collaborators-in-north-west/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zagazola Makama]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:25:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Troops interrogate suspected bandit collaborators in North-West By: Zagazola Makama Nigerian troops have arrested suspected collaborators of armed bandits operating in the North-West, as security forces intensify efforts to dismantle the support networks aiding criminal groups in the region. A security source said the suspects were apprehended by troops during recent operations and subsequently subjected [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://securitydigestng.com/2026/09/19/troops-interrogate-suspected-bandit-collaborators-in-north-west/" data-wpel-link="internal">Troops interrogate suspected bandit collaborators in North-West</a> appeared first on <a href="https://securitydigestng.com" data-wpel-link="internal">Security Digest</a>.</p>
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		<title>Military Airstrikes hit suspected terrorist hideout in Zamfara, several fighters killed</title>
		<link>https://securitydigestng.com/2026/09/08/military-airstrikes-hit-suspected-terrorist-hideout-in-zamfara-several-fighters-killed/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zagazola Makama]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:52:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Military Airstrikes hit suspected terrorist hideout in Zamfara, several fighters killed By: Zagazola Makama Nigerian security forces under Operation FANSAN YANMA have carried out air operations against suspected terrorists in Yankuzo community, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, reportedly killing several fighters. According to local sources, the operation took place on the evening of [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://securitydigestng.com/2026/09/08/military-airstrikes-hit-suspected-terrorist-hideout-in-zamfara-several-fighters-killed/" data-wpel-link="internal">Military Airstrikes hit suspected terrorist hideout in Zamfara, several fighters killed</a> appeared first on <a href="https://securitydigestng.com" data-wpel-link="internal">Security Digest</a>.</p>
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		<title>Arms Cache Recovered in Mangu as Army Deepens Hunt for Militia Leaders, Cattle-Rustling Syndicates Causing Violence</title>
		<link>https://securitydigestng.com/2026/08/20/arms-cache-recovered-in-mangu-as-army-deepens-hunt-for-militia-leaders-cattle-rustling-syndicates-causing-violence/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zagazola Makama]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:27:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Arms Cache Recovered in Mangu as Army Deepens Hunt for Militia Leaders, Cattle-Rustling Syndicates Causing Violence By Zagazola Makama The Nigerian Army has recovered a cache of firearms and ammunition from the residence of a suspected cattle-rustling suspect in Mwar community, Chakfem Kingdom, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, as troops intensify operations to [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://securitydigestng.com/2026/08/20/arms-cache-recovered-in-mangu-as-army-deepens-hunt-for-militia-leaders-cattle-rustling-syndicates-causing-violence/" data-wpel-link="internal">Arms Cache Recovered in Mangu as Army Deepens Hunt for Militia Leaders, Cattle-Rustling Syndicates Causing Violence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://securitydigestng.com" data-wpel-link="internal">Security Digest</a>.</p>
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