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Homemilitary operation

Kano State is grappling with a new wave of insecurity as fleeing bandits from neighbouring Katsina State invade its border communities, triggering fear and mass displacement among rural residents. The influx comes amid intensified military operations across the Northwest, which have pushed armed groups out of Katsina and Zamfara into adjacent territories. Residents told newsmen …

By Esther Ososanya The Nigerian military has killed dozens of terrorists in a precision airstrike carried out by the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) in Yankuzo Ward, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to Captain David Adewusi, media information officer for OPFY, the strike was launched following credible intelligence that a …

By Esther Ososanya  Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) on Monday neutralised three suspected kidnappers during a failed ransom pickup along the Jos–Makurdi road in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation followed the abduction of Corporal Munyal Abdullahi, a member of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Jos, who was …

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