Tag: #Zamfara
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TROOPS RESCUE ABDUCTED KWARA KING, NEUTRALISE TERRORISTS IN NATIONWIDE OPERATIONS
Nigerian troops have rescued the abducted king of Igbesi Kingdom in Kwara State and neutralised several terrorists in coordinated operations conducted across the country between Aug. 27 and Aug. 28. According to an operational report released on Saturday, troops of Operation Savanna Shield, working with the police, forest guards and hunters, rescued the monarch and…
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ASUU GIVES KEBBI, KATSINA, ZAMFARA GOVERNMENTS STRIKE ULTIMATUM OVER UNIMPLEMENTED 2025 AGREEMENT
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sokoto Zone, has warned that lecturers in five state-owned universities across Kebbi, Katsina and Zamfara may embark on an indefinite strike if the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU Agreement is not implemented. Speaking in Sokoto, ASUU Zonal Coordinator, Prof. Abubakar Sabo, said key components of the agreement, including Earned Academic…
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TROOPS RESCUE KIDNAPPED VICTIMS, RECOVER RUSTLED LIVESTOCK
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma rescued kidnapped victims, apprehended a suspected terrorist collaborator and recovered 318 rustled livestock during operations in Kaduna, Katsina and Zamfara. According to an operational report made available on Friday June 19, troops deployed at Forward Operating Base Kadage rescued two women and a toddler abandoned by bandits in Igabi Local…
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TROOPS DEAL HEAVY BLOW IN ZAMFARA, 4 TERRORISTS KILLED, CAMPS RAZED
Abuja, April 29, 2026 — Troops of the Nigerian Army have stepped up operations in Zamfara, neutralising four terrorists and dismantling multiple camps in a targeted patrol. The mission, carried out by the 1 Brigade Quick Response Force, swept through Wonaka, Ajja, and Gidan Mai Aiki villages, with a major clash reported in Ajja. According…
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ZAMFARA MOVES TO FIX EDUCATION CRISIS WITH SWEEPING REFORMS
Over half a million learners are in focus as Zamfara turns its “education emergency” declaration into real action on the ground. The Zamfara State Government says it has rolled out major education reforms aimed at fast-tracking the implementation of its state of emergency in the education sector. The Acting Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology,…
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ARMY STORMS TURJI’S CAMP, TAKES OUT SCORES OF BANDITS
A fierce gun battle deep in the forest ends in heavy losses for bandits as troops push deeper into notorious strongholds. Troops of the Nigerian Army have dealt a major blow to banditry, neutralising dozens of fighters in a raid on hideouts linked to notorious kingpin Bello Turji. The operation, carried out by the 8…
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MAGISTRATES IN KEBBI, SOKOTO, ZAMFARA SOUND ALARM OVER LOW WAGES
Judges at the grassroots say poor pay and lack of benefits are hurting morale and justice delivery. The Magistrates Association of Nigeria, Kebbi Chapter, has raised concerns over the wide wage gap between magistrates and High Court Judges. Chief Magistrate Dayyabu Usman said some magistrates earn less than ₦200,000 monthly, compared with High Court Judges…
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TROOPS STRIKE TERRORISTS, FREE 62 HOSTAGES IN KEBBI–ZAMFARA SWEEP
Another big win against banditry in the North-West. Nigerian troops have neutralised two suspected Lakurawa terrorists and rescued 62 kidnapped victims in coordinated operations across Kebbi and Zamfara States. Under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, soldiers of the Joint Task Force North West, working with vigilantes and other security agencies, acted on solid intelligence to hit criminal…
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TROOPS UNCOVER TERRORISTS’ MASS GRAVE IN BORNO
Another grim sign of militants’ losses in the North-East. Nigerian troops have uncovered a mass grave holding about 20 terrorists killed during recent military operations in the notorious Timbuktu Triangle of Borno State. According to the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, the bodies were buried by fleeing terrorists after deadly encounters with…
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NIGERIAN ARMY DEALS DEADLY BLOW TO TERRORISTS, RESCUES KIDNAP VICTIMS
Coordinated operations across Nigeria cripple terrorists, free captives, and seize illegal arms and drugs. Nigerian Army troops have killed scores of terrorists, arrested 25 suspects, and rescued 16 kidnapped victims in coordinated operations across multiple regions. Major successes were reported in Borno, Adamawa, Zamfara, Kaduna, Benue, and the South South, with recovery of weapons, explosives,…
