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By BANNERNEWS Reporter
The Nigerian Army has significantly weakened the operational and logistical capacity of a terrorist network in Kogi State.
Troops of the 12 Brigade overran a notorious terrorist enclave linked to Kachalla Ibrahim and Shu’aibu, recovering a massive cache of arms and ammunition during a daring operation.
State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr. Fanwo, disclosed the development to journalists on Wednesday in Lokoja, the state capital. He said the success was achieved during a coordinated counter-terrorism operation that dismantled a camp operated by the kingpins.

1. “These terrorists were long associated with coordinated attacks and criminal activities across parts of the state, with devastating effects,” Fanwo said.
   He added that Brigadier General Kasim Umar Sidi led the operation, resulting in the seizure of over 2,000 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm ammunition and a box of high-velocity grenades. Following the raid, troops destroyed the camp by fire, denying the terrorists the chance to reuse it as a staging ground for future attacks.
   Fanwo stressed that the state government is collaborating closely with security agencies on ongoing clearance operations across Kogi State.
   Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, he said, remains committed to ending criminality in the state through aggressive security action and preventive measures aimed at protecting lives and property.

Kogi State Security Adviser, Retired Navy Commander Jerry Omodara, commended the professionalism and bravery of the Nigerian military, describing the intervention as timely and courageous.
Omodara added that the success of the operation sends a clear message that terrorists will find no sanctuary in Kogi State.

By BANNERNEWS Reporter

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, on Sunday urged Nigerian troops deployed to bandit-hit communities in Kano State to intensify operations and flush out criminal elements terrorising residents.

His visit followed recent bandits’ incursions into Gwarzo, Shanono and Tsanyawa local government areas, which led to the deployment of combined security forces comprising the Army, Police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, on the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Barau arrived in Kano at about 7am and proceeded to Lakwaya Ward in Gwarzo LGA, where he inspected a troops’ camp and interacted with security operatives on the ground.

Accompanied by the Garrison Commander of the 3 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Kano, Lt. Col. I. Ekoh, and other senior security officials, he also inspected a parade by the Joint Task Force led by the JTF Commander in Gwarzo, Lt. Abdullahi Sadiq.

Addressing the troops, the Deputy Senate President commended them for their efforts in safeguarding lives and property, describing their deployment as timely and reassuring to affected communities.

“I want to thank you for your efforts to safeguard the lives and property of our people. We also thank Mr President, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for swiftly acting on our request and directing your deployment,” he said.

Barau urged the operatives to sustain the momentum against criminal elements, while also calling on residents to cooperate fully with security agencies to ensure lasting peace.

From Gwarzo, he visited troops’ camps in Tsaure and Faruruwa wards of Shanono LGA and a security post in Tsanyawa LGA, addressing operatives at each location and later meeting community leaders in Faruruwa.

Community leaders, including elder statesman Alhaji Yahaya Bagobiri and former House of Representatives member Rt. Hon. Farouk Lawan, commended the deployment and Barau’s intervention, as the lawmaker said his visit was to assess the situation firsthand, engage stakeholders, and announced plans for a dam project to address local needs, while pledging continued support for security efforts in Kano North.

By BANNERNEWS Reporter
Troops of the Nigerian Army under the 8 Garrison Strike Force, Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY) Sector Two, have neutralised six terrorists during a major offensive in the Sububu Forests of Maradun Local Government Area, Zamfara State.
The operation, according to a statement issued on Sunday by the Media Information Officer of OPFY, Captain David Adewusi, was aimed at dismantling terrorist enclaves and restoring peace to troubled communities in the state.
Adewusi said the offensive recorded significant operational successes, including the destruction of terrorist infrastructure and the rescue of a kidnapped underage victim.
He explained that the operation began with a targeted engagement at Indulumu village in Maradun LGA, where troops confronted and neutralised two terrorists after a fierce gun battle.

During the encounter, soldiers recovered one AK-47 rifle, a development that further degraded the terrorists’ combat and operational capabilities.
The strike force, driven by what the Army described as unwavering resolve, advanced to Ruduno village, where troops again came under resistance from armed elements.
In a sustained firefight, four additional terrorists were neutralised, effectively dismantling a key segment of the terror network operating within the axis.
Items recovered at the scene included another AK-47 rifle, a magazine loaded with 28 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and two motorcycles, while terrorist logistics and mobility assets were destroyed on site.
Beyond the combat success, the operation also yielded a humanitarian breakthrough as troops penetrated deeper into the forest and rescued an underage kidnapping victim, Halira Ibrahim, bringing relief to her family and community.
Captain Adewusi added that the offensive extended to the destruction of multiple terrorist camps and life-support structures in Magaji, Galakaje, Filinga and Kuka Tara, actions he said had further crippled the terrorists’ ability to regroup and sustain operations.