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Zamfara: How Operation FANSAN YAMMA Troops Rescued Bungudu LG Chairman’s 5 Family Members, Intensify Search For His Rescue

Global UpfrontJul 25, 2026July 25, 20260

By Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja In the early hours of today, 25 July 2026, armed terrorists attacked the residence of the Executive Chairman of Bungudu

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

Global UpfrontJul 24, 2026July 24, 20260

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

NAF Sustains Offensive In Northwest, Strikes Terrorists’ Strongholds

Global UpfrontJun 20, 2026June 20, 20260

Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jets has sustained relentless air operations against terrorists and armed bandits across the North West, delivering precision strikes on identified criminal

How Army, NAF Troops Rescued Wife Of Late Defence Spokesperson, Major General Rabe Abubakar, From Bandits

Global UpfrontJun 15, 2026June 15, 20260

Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Monday gave insight into how troops of Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) rescued the wife of the late Major General Rabe

Troops Rescue Wife Of Major General Rabe Abubakar (Rtd) In Katsina, Intensify Offensive Against Bandits

Global UpfrontJun 15, 2026June 15, 20260

By Zagazola Makama Nigerian Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA (OPFY) have rescued Mrs. Abubakar, wife of Major General Rabe Abubakar, following a deadly encounter

Operation FANSAN YAMMA: Troops Rescue 31 Kidnapped Victims, Kill 5 Terrorists In Major Operations In Zamfara, Katsina States

Global UpfrontMay 30, 2026May 30, 20260

Troops on patrol/clearance operations

Civilian Casualty Claims Over Zamfara Airstrike “Misleading, Speculative, And Unverified” – DHQ

Global UpfrontMay 13, 2026May 13, 20260

Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Tuesday dismissed reports alleging civilian casualties during a recent military operation in Zamfara State, maintaining that the airstrike targeted a gathering

NAF Airstrikes Raze Terrorist Kingpin Abasu Aiki Hideout In Katsina

Global UpfrontMay 3, 2026May 3, 20260

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jets under the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) Sector 2 have struck “a decisive blow” to terrorist elements

Bandits Abduct Five Foreign Nationals In Zamfara Gold Mining Area

Global UpfrontMar 15, 2026March 15, 20260

By Zagazola Makama Five foreign nationals from Burkina Faso were abducted by suspected armed bandits while working at a gold mining site near Arafa village

Insecurity: Many Terrorists Killed, 283 Arrested, 251 Kidnapped Victims Rescued In February – Military

Global UpfrontFeb 27, 2026February 27, 20260

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) on Friday said its troops have arrested 283 terrorists in February this year across all its theatres of operations