Nigerian Army deploys forest guards in Kebbi, donates logistics support

Nigerian Army deploys forest guards in Kebbi, donates logistics support

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Army has operationalised the deployment of forest guards in Kebbi State as part of efforts to strengthen community security and protect vulnerable communities from banditry and other criminal activities. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna, announced the move during the operationalisation ceremony for […]

March 4, 2026 12

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Troops Foil Terrorist Ambush Targeting GOC in Kebbi

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have repelled an ambush targeting the convoy of the General Officer Commanding 8 Division, Major General Bemgha Koughna, during an operational visit in Kebbi State, the Nigerian Army has said. In a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, the attack occurred near Mayama Hill as the GOC was travelling to visit frontline personnel. […]

February 24, 2026 14

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FG reopens strategic Kebbi border corridor to curb smuggling, aid commerce

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja The Federal Government has reopened the Tsamiya Border Corridor in Kebbi State as part of efforts to enhance legitimate trade and reinforce Nigeria’s northwest border security framework. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced the development during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held on Saturday at the Kebbi Government House, bringing together security agencies, traditional rulers, economic operators and international customs representatives. According to the statement released […]

February 9, 2026 11

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DHQ Condemns Abductions, Begins Probe Into Alleged Troop Withdrawal In Kebbi

By Zainab Uzomah The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has decried the abduction of 25 students in Kebbi and Niger states, describing the incident as a cruel attack on innocent schoolchildren. It assured Nigerians that troops are already intensifying operations to rescue the victims and track down those behind the assaults. According to the statement signed by Major General Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, the military is investigating the claim […]

November 24, 2025 29

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COAS Orders Offensive to Rescue Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls

By Zainab Uzomah. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Monday ordered troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA to intensify the ongoing search-and-rescue efforts for the schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Gen. Shaibu, who was on an operational tour of the state, warned that the mission must be prosecuted with precision, urgency, and sustained […]

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