troops Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/troops/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:09:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 troops Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/troops/ 32 32 42672738 Troops Neutralise Terrorist Commander, Recover Machine Guns in Katsina https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/30/troops-neutralise-terrorist-4/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:09:57 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201453 Troops Neutralise Terrorist Commander, Recover Machine Guns in Katsina Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised a key terrorist lieutenant and recovered machine guns, rifles, ammunition and motorcycles during clearance operations in Katsina State. The operation was conducted on August 29, 2026, as troops of Sector 2 intensified offensive […]

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]]> 201453 Troops Foil Terrorists Incursion, Recover AK-47, Ammunition in Sokoto https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/30/troops-foil-terrorists/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:35:08 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201447 Troops Foil Terrorists Incursion, Recover AK-47, Ammunition in Sokoto Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have thwarted an attempted advance by armed terrorists towards Ghandi town in Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State, forcing the attackers to retreat and abandoning weapons and other operational items. The operation, conducted on Sunday, August 30, 2026, […]

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]]> 201447 PHOTO: Troops Intercept 3 Canoes Bought by Bandit Kingpin in Zamfara, Seize Additional Logistics https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/24/photo-troops-intercept-canoes/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:29:18 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=200955 PHOTO: Troops Intercept 3 Canoes Bought by Bandit Kingpin in Zamfara, Seize Additional Logistics Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have intercepted three disassembled canoes reportedly procured by a notorious terrorist kingpin, Shehu Bagewaye, to facilitate the movement of his fighters across riverine areas of Zamfara State. The interception followed […]

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]]> 200955 JUST IN: Troops Arrest Notorious Bandit Leader, ‘Sanusi Maigilas’ in Katsina Forest https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/24/just-troops-arrest-notorious/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:25:25 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=200953 JUST IN: Troops Arrest Notorious Bandit Leader, ‘Sanusi Maigilas’ in Katsina Forest Troops of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have arrested a notorious bandit leader, Sanusi Maigilas, during a security operation in Kurfi Local Government Area of Katsina State. Maigilas, identified as a prominent bandit commander operating around the Danmusa forest axis, had […]

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]]> 200953 Military Frees 14 Kidnapped Victims in Katsina Forest https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/19/military-frees-kidnapped/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:37:20 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=200570 Military Frees 14 Kidnapped Victims in Katsina Forest Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 14 kidnapped victims during an operation in Madaci Forest, Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The rescue followed a swift response by troops of Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to credible intelligence […]

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]]> 200570 Troops Kill 2 Terrorists, Recover Rifle, Motorcycle in Plateau, Katsina https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/11/troops-kill-terrorists-3/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:43:03 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=198981 Troops Kill 2 Terrorists, Recover Rifle, Motorcycle in Plateau, Katsina Troops conducting counter-terrorism and anti-banditry operations in Plateau and Katsina states have neutralised two suspected terrorists, recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition, and foiled an attempt by another group to cross through a strategic route. In Plateau State, troops of Sector 9, Operation Enduring Peace, […]

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]]> 198981 Troops Nab 4 Suspected Lakurawa Terrorists, Recover 6 Rustled Cows in Sokoto Market https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/07/troops-sokoto-suspected/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:57 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=198714 Troops Nab 4 Suspected Lakurawa Terrorists, Recover 6 Rustled Cows in Sokoto Market Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have arrested four suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group and recovered six rustled cattle during a targeted operation at Darusa village market in Sokoto State. The operation, conducted on August 6, 2026, followed credible […]

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]]> 198714 Troops Hand Over 147 Recovered Livestock to Owners, Recover 3 Motorcycles in Sokoto https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/05/troops-hand-over-recovered/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:16:45 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=198589 Troops Hand Over 147 Recovered Livestock to Owners, Recover 3 Motorcycles in Sokoto Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, conducting counter-terrorism and anti-banditry operations in Sokoto State, have recovered 147 rustled livestock and three motorcycles allegedly used by terrorists for mobility. The troops, according to a statement, acted on a distress call indicating that […]

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]]> 198589 Military Foils Terrorist Attack on Zamfara Base, Rescues 9 Abductees, Loses Officer https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/02/military-foils-terrorist-4/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:01:44 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=198312 Military Foils Terrorist Attack on Zamfara Base, Rescues 9 Abductees, Loses Officer Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled an attempted terrorist infiltration of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kasuwan Daji in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, inflicting heavy casualties on the attackers and rescuing nine abducted civilians. The attack […]

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]]> 198312 Troops Rescue 48 Kidnap Victims as Terrorists Flee After Gun Battle in Zamfara https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/26/troops-rescue-kidnap-victims-9/ Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:10:23 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=197785 Troops Rescue 48 Kidnap Victims as Terrorists Flee After Gun Battle in Zamfara Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 48 kidnapped victims following a swift military response to a terrorist attack on Magami village in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The rescue operation took place […]

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]]> 197785 PHOTOS: Troops Foil ISWAP Mass Abduction Attempt at FGGC Monguno, Rescue 46 Students https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/19/students-troops-foil-iswap/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:56:11 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=197141 PHOTOS: Troops Foil ISWAP Mass Abduction Attempt at FGGC Monguno, Rescue 46 Students Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, working in collaboration with personnel of the Nigeria Police Mobile Force (MOPOL), have foiled an attempted mass abduction by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists at the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Monguno, Borno State. […]

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]]> 197141 Army Foils Bandits Attack, Rescues 9 Hostages, Recovers 56 Rustled Livestock in Katsina https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/17/army-foils-bandits-attack/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:33:07 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=196833 Army Foils Terrorist Attack, Rescues 9 Hostages, Recovers 56 Rustled Livestock in Katsina The Nigerian Army has recorded a series of operational successes in Katsina State, rescuing nine kidnapped victims, foiling a planned terrorist attack, recovering dozens of rustled livestock and arresting a suspected terrorist during coordinated operations across the state. The operations, conducted by […]

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]]> 196833 Troops Overrun Terrorists’ Camp in Zamfara, Rescue Five Kidnap Victims https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/15/troops-overrun-terrorists/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:58:33 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=196546 Troops Overrun Terrorists’ Camp in Zamfara, Rescue Five Kidnap Victims Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have overrun a makeshift terrorist camp in Tungan Kudaduku, Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State, rescuing five kidnapped victims during a counter-terrorism operation. The operation was carried out by troops deployed for counter-terrorism and anti-banditry operations following […]

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]]> 196546 Troops Overpower Terrorists, Free 4 Kidnap Victims in Kebbi-Sokoto Border Operation https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/11/troops-overpower-terrorists/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:22:36 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=195158 Troops Overpower Terrorists, Free 4 Kidnap Victims in Kebbi-Sokoto Border Operation Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued four abducted victims during a counter-terrorism operation in Surimi, a border community between Kebbi and Sokoto states. The operation, conducted on Friday, July 10, 2026, was carried out without […]

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]]> 195158 Troops Ambush Terrorists, Kill 8, Foil Planned Attack in Katsina https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/09/troops-ambush-terrorists-kill/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:15:26 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=194933 Troops Ambush Terrorists, Kill 8, Foil Planned Attack in Katsina Troops of the 17 Brigade, Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with hybrid security forces, have foiled a planned terrorist attack on commuters in Katsina State, killing eight suspected terrorists and recovering weapons and motorcycles during a successful intelligence-led ambush. The operation, conducted […]

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]]> 194933 NAF Airlifts 198 Troops to The Gambia for ECOWAS Peacekeeping Mission https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/03/naf-airlifts-troops-gambia/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:27:26 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=194510 NAF Airlifts 198 Troops to The Gambia for ECOWAS Peacekeeping Mission The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed 198 troops to The Gambia in support of the Economic Community of West African States Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG), reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to regional peace, security and stability. The deployment was carried out using the NAF’s […]

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]]> 194510 Troops Dismantle Illegal Arms Factory, Recover Five AK-47 Rifles, Nab Suspects in Kebbi https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/02/troops-dismantle-illegal-arms/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:52:20 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=194411 Troops Dismantle Illegal Arms Factory, Recover Five AK-47 Rifles, Nab Suspects in Kebbi Troops of the Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA have dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing syndicate in Kebbi State, arresting two suspected gun makers and recovering five locally fabricated AK-47 rifles in a major operation targeting the supply chain of […]

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]]> 194411 Troops Recover Stolen Livestock After Fierce Gun Battle with Bandits in Katsina https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/01/troops-recover-stolen/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:19:31 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=194299 Troops Recover Stolen Livestock After Fierce Gun Battle with Bandits in Katsina Troops of the 17 Brigade under Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with the Katsina State Community Watch Corps, have successfully foiled a major livestock rustling operation and recovered a large number of stolen animals during a counter-terrorism and anti-banditry mission […]

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]]> 194299 Troops Rescue 4 Women, 2 Children from Terrorists in Katsina https://prnigeria.com/2026/06/30/troops-rescue-women-children/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:41:30 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=194178 Troops Rescue 4 Women, 2 Children from Terrorists in Katsina  Troops of the 17 Brigade under Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued six kidnap victims who were abandoned by fleeing terrorists during a military offensive in Unguwan Doka, Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The rescue operation was conducted on Monday, 29 […]

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]]> 194178 Troops Intercept Terrorists, Rescue 6 Abducted Victims in Sokoto Operation https://prnigeria.com/2026/06/27/troops-intercept-terrorists/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:20:45 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=193659 Troops Intercept Terrorists, Rescue 6 Abducted Victims in Sokoto Operation Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued six kidnapped victims during a counter-terrorism operation in Sokoto State after intercepting three suspected terrorists transporting the captives. Security sources disclosed that the operation took place in the Sabon Birni Local Government Area, where the terrorists […]

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