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OPERATIONAL VISIT: GOC TOURS SHANONO.... commends frontline troops for bravery, professionalism

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division, Nigerian Army, and Commander, Sector 1 Joint Task Force, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Abubakar Sadiq Muhammed Wase, commended troops for their bravery and professionalism during a recent operation against bandits in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State.

Major General Wase gave the commendation on Tuesday during an operational assessment visit to frontline troops at Farin Ruwa and Tsaure Forward Operating Bases in Shanono Local Government Area

The GOC charged the troops to remain professional and resolute in their efforts to rid the area of banditry and other forms of criminality.

The operational visit, was a follow-up to the recent bandit incursion in Shanono on 2 November 2025, that led to the death of two security personnel and a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force. The visit was aimed at assessing the security situation and boosting troops morale.

General Wase interacted with the troops, listened to their challenges, and offered operational guidance. He assured them of the continued support of the Chief of Army Staff to ensure that the ongoing operations achieve success and lasting peace in the state

The GOC later visited a border area between Kano and Katsina States, identified as a major bandits crossing point. He urged the gallant troops to remain vigilant, sustain their operational tempo, and maintain close collaboration with other security agencies and local stakeholders.The troops on ground comprise troops from 3 Brigade, the Nigerian Air Force, the Nigerian Police, and the Civilian Joint Task Force.

Additionally, the GOC later visited the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Government House Kano. Highlights of the visit was an interaction on security issues and presentation of souvenir among others.

BABATUNDE ZUBAIRU
Captain
Assisstant Director Army Public Relations
3 Brigade Nigerian Army
4 November 2025. .

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TROOPS OF 12 BRIGADE RESCUE TWO KIDNAPPED VICTIMS AND RECOVER RANSOM IN KOGI STATE

In a sustained effort to rid Kogi State of criminal activities, troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Oguma have successfully rescued two kidnapped victims and recovered the ransom money meant for their release.

The operation which led to the rescue of the victims took place on 2 November 2025, following credible intelligence on kidnapping activities along the Itobe–Adumu–Ejule axis, as well as reports of relatives of some of the victims attempting to deliver ransom to secure their release. Troops acted swiftly on the information and projected a patrol to Achigili Forest to intercept the bandits.

However, while en route to the location, the troops came under fire from the criminals. In the ensuing exchange, the gallant soldiers engaged the bandits with superior firepower, forcing them to abandon two victims along with the ransom money. The criminals subsequently fled into the forest with various degrees of gunshot wounds.

Following the encounter, the troops rescued the victims and recovered the sum of ₦3,800,000 (three million, eight hundred thousand naira) intended for ransom payment. The rescued victims were immediately debriefed to aid further operations, while the recovered cash was handed back to them. They are currently in safe custody at the troops’ location pending handover to the appropriate authorities.

The Nigerian Army remains resolute and unwavering in its determination to protect lives and property. Members of the public are therefore enjoined to continually support the military and other security agencies by providing timely and credible information that will aid in the fight against criminal elements within the state.

Hassan Abdullahi
Lieutenant
Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations
12 Brigade Nigerian Army
2 November 2025.

OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA: TROOPS OF 6 BRIGADE NIGERIAN ARMY DESTROY BANDITS’ CAMP IN TAKUM LGA OF TARABA STATE

In continuation of the ongoing operations code-named OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA, aimed at flushing out hibernating bandits and terrorist elements within its Area of Responsibility, troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army / Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have intensified clearance operations across Taraba State.

Acting on credible intelligence on the activities of bandits around Unom, Yongogba, Tornyi, and Mbayongo villages in Takum Local Government Area, troops on Friday 31 October 2025 conducted a clearance patrol through Tor-Tser, Kofar Ahmadu, Tornyi, Unom, Mbayongo, and Yongogba villages. The operation successfully cleared the identified areas, including adjoining settlements and river lines.

During the advance, troops received fresh intelligence at Kofar Ahmadu village indicating that bandits were sighted around TY Farm in Tati. The troops immediately projected combat power toward the area through Sabon Gida Tati and made contact with the criminals. Confronted with the troops’ superior firepower, the bandits fled deep into the forest.

On exploitation, the troops discovered and destroyed a major bandits’ camp at TY Farm, effectively denying the criminals a safe haven. One Dane gun and other items were recovered from the site.

The Commander, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army / Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their swift response, gallantry, and professionalism during the operation. He reaffirmed the Brigade’s unrelenting commitment to maintaining peace and security across Taraba State and urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to aid ongoing operations.

UMAR MUHAMMAD
Lieutenant
Acting Assistant Director
Army Public Relations
6 Brigade Nigerian Army
1 November 2025

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