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Troops arrest suspected terrorist informant, recover motorcycle, cash in Sokoto

Zagazola Makama — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:20:55 +0000

Troops arrest suspected terrorist informant, recover motorcycle, cash in Sokoto By Zagazola Makama Troops of the 8 Guards Task Force (GTF) Administration, operating from Forward Operating Base (FOB) Denge Shuni, have arrested a suspected terrorist informant in Denge Shuni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The suspect was apprehended at about 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, […]

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Police, Army Rescue 32 Kidnap Victims as Bandits Flee During Gun Battle in Sokoto

Zagazola Makama — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:26:24 +0000

Police, Army Rescue 32 Kidnap Victims as Bandits Flee During Gun Battle in Sokoto By Zagazola Makama Police operatives in Sokoto State, supported by troops of the Nigerian Army, have rescued 32 kidnapped victims after a fierce gun battle with armed bandits in Maikujera village, Rabah Local Government Area of the state. Sources told Zagazola […]

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Troops arrest four suspected terrorists during cordon-and-search operation in Sokoto

Zagazola Makama — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:19:37 +0000

Troops arrest four suspected terrorists during cordon-and-search operation in Sokoto By Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have arrested four suspected terrorists during a cordon-and-search operation in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was conducted at about 10:10 a.m. on July 27 by troops […]

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Sokoto donates 62 armoured vehicles, 320 motorcycles to security agencies

Zagazola Makama — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:17:23 +0000

Sokoto donates 62 armoured vehicles, 320 motorcycles to security agencies By: Zagazola Makama The Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) has expressed confidence that Nigeria’s current security challenges will soon be overcome, urging Nigerians to continue supporting security agencies in the fight against terrorism and banditry. Musa made the remarks on Wednesday in […]

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Troops Raid Terrorist Camps in Sokoto Forests, Destroy Enclaves

Zagazola Makama — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:46:23 +0000

Troops Raid Terrorist Camps in Sokoto Forests, Destroy Enclaves By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army have conducted an offensive operation targeting suspected terrorist hideouts in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Security sources disclosed that the operation was carried out at about 5:00 a.m. on May 30 by troops of CSI Battalion […]

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Troops Destroy Terrorists’ Camps in Sokoto Offensive Operation

Zagazola Makama — Tue, 26 May 2026 05:17:53 +0000

Troops Destroy Terrorists’ Camps in Sokoto Offensive Operation By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, CSI Battalion VII have destroyed suspected terrorists’ camps during an offensive operation in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Security sources disclosed that the operation was conducted at about 10:12 a.m. on Saturday and targeted suspected criminal hideouts […]

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Troops Raid Suspected Terror Logistics Network in Sokoto, Arrest 11

Zagazola Makama — Tue, 19 May 2026 09:06:03 +0000

Troops Raid Suspected Terror Logistics Network in Sokoto, Arrest 11 By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested 11 suspects and recovered a fabricated firearm during a raid on suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Sokoto State. Military sources said the operation was conducted at about 11:00 a.m. on May 17, 2026, by troops […]

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Troops Foil Bandits’ Attack, Recover 27 Rustled Animals in Sokoto

Zagazola Makama — Sat, 02 May 2026 16:04:34 +0000

Troops Foil Bandits’ Attack, Recover 27 Rustled Animals in Sokoto By Zagazola Makama The troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have foiled an attempted attack by suspected Lakurawa bandits and recovered 27 rustled animals in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Security sources said the incident occurred at about 8:00 p.m. on May 1 when […]

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Troops Neutralise Terrorist, One Vigilante Injured in Sokoto

Zagazola Makama — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:59:00 +0000

Troops Neutralise Terrorist, One Vigilante Injured in Sokoto By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised a suspected terrorist during a firefight in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 12:10 a.m. on April 23 when troops of 8 Division Garrison, deployed […]

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Troops repel attack in Sokoto

Zagazola Makama — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:45:03 +0000

Troops repel attack in Sokoto By: Zagazola Makama Troops of 8 Division have repelled an attack by suspected terrorists in Garin Hillo Village, Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Security sources said the incident occurred in the early hours of April 17, when troops deployed at a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Gatawa […]

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