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OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: Troops Arrest Terrorist Kingpin, Ammunition Courier, Logistics Supplier in Kaduna

Our Reporter — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:34:48 +0000

OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: Troops Arrest Terrorist Kingpin, Ammunition Courier, Logistics Supplier in Kaduna Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have arrested a suspected terrorist kingpin and two members of his syndicate, as well as an ammunition courier and a suspected terrorist logistics supplier in separate operations across Kaduna State. The […]

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Operation FANSAN YAMMA Launches Major Offensive Against Terrorist, Criminal Networks in North West

Our Reporter — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:59:23 +0000

Operation FANSAN YAMMA Launches Major Offensive Against Terrorist, Criminal Networks in North West The Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, has launched a major offensive, codenamed Operation CLEAN SWEEP IV, to intensify pressure on terrorist and armed criminal groups operating across the North West. The Theatre Command said the simultaneous ground and air […]

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Infrastructure Challenges Affect Operations but Will Not Stop Troops, Theatre Commander Assures

Zagazola Makama — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:59:48 +0000

Infrastructure Challenges Affect Operations but Will Not Stop Troops, Theatre Commander Assures By Zagazola Makama The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), Major General W.B. Idris, has identified poor road infrastructure and the deteriorating condition of rural access routes as one of the major operational challenges confronting troops […]

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Military Targets Entire Terrorist Logistics Network Beyond Arrests, Says Theatre Commander

Zagazola Makama — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:52:12 +0000

Military Targets Entire Terrorist Logistics Network Beyond Arrests, Says Theatre Commander By Zagazola Makama The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), Major General W.B. Idris, has said the military’s counter-terrorism strategy extends far beyond arresting suspected logistics suppliers, stressing that every arrest is treated as the starting point […]

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Operation FANSAN YAMMA to Deploy Dedicated Drones as Theatre Commander Unveils New Force Protection Measures

Zagazola Makama — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:37:50 +0000

Operation FANSAN YAMMA to Deploy Dedicated Drones as Theatre Commander Unveils New Force Protection Measures By Zagazola Makama The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), Major General W.B. Idris, has disclosed that the theatre will soon receive its own dedicated fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part […]

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Rainy Season, Difficult Terrain Now Biggest Challenge as Terrorists Retreat into Remote Forests — Theatre Commander

Zagazola Makama — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:27:49 +0000

Rainy Season, Difficult Terrain Now Biggest Challenge as Terrorists Retreat into Remote Forests — Theatre Commander The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), Major General W.B. Idris, has said that sustained military offensives have forced terrorists and armed bandits away from major highways into remote forests and isolated […]

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Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA Well Catered For, Receive Timely Allowances and Operational Support — Theatre Commander

Zagazola Makama — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:19:28 +0000

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA Well Catered For, Receive Timely Allowances and Operational Support — Theatre Commander The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), Major General W.B. Idris, has assured Nigerians that troops deployed across the North-West theatre are receiving adequate welfare support, timely operational allowances and sustained […]

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Theatre Commander Traces Terrorists’ Weapons to Post-Libya Arms Proliferation, Says Nigeria Strengthens Border Security

Zagazola Makama — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:11:31 +0000

Theatre Commander Traces Terrorists’ Weapons to Post-Libya Arms Proliferation, Says Nigeria Strengthens Border Security By Zagazola Makama The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), Major General W.B. Idris, has attributed the proliferation of sophisticated weapons in the hands of terrorists and bandits across Nigeria to the collapse of […]

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Operation FANSAN YAMMA Neutralises 805 Terrorists, Rescues 2,536 Kidnap Victims, Recovers 296 AK-47 Rifles in North-West Offensive

Zagazola Makama — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:46:52 +0000

Operation FANSAN YAMMA Neutralises 805 Terrorists, Rescues 2,536 Kidnap Victims, Recovers 296 AK-47 Rifles in North-West Offensive By Zagazola Makama The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), Major General W.B. Idris, has disclosed that troops operating across the North-West have neutralised 805 terrorists, rescued 2,536 kidnapped victims, arrested […]

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Troops Neutralise Five Terrorists, Rescue 11 Kidnap Victims in Zamfara

Zagazola Makama — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:21:01 +0000

Troops Neutralise Five Terrorists, Rescue 11 Kidnap Victims in Zamfara By Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have neutralised five terrorists and rescued 11 kidnapped victims following a fierce gun battle along the Gambada–Gummi–Sokoto road in Zamfara State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops made contact with the terrorists at about 4:30 […]

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