- Bandit gangs are operating in Zamfara State, which is part of Nigeria. Additionally, Oyo State is mentioned as being within Nigeria, and SBM Intelligence is a Lagos-based consultancy.
- Joint military and police forces mobilized to contain advancing bandits moving between Zamfara and Kebbi States.
A border conflict has erupted between Kebbi and Zamfara States, with the Nigerian Air Force now providing support to ground troops in Kebbi.
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Updated Aug 11
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What happened
A border conflict has erupted between Kebbi and Zamfara States, with the Nigerian Air Force now providing support to ground troops in Kebbi.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Nigerian Air Force
air warfare branch of Nigeria's military
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Kebbi State
state in Nigeria
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Zamfara State
a northern state in Nigeria
Related events
- A military base has been located in Zamfara state.
- Military operations are underway across Zamfara, Katsina, and Kaduna states, targeting bandit camps and Boko Haram/ISWAP elements in the region.
- Nigerian Air Force conducted counter-terrorism operations in Borno State.
- Security forces conducted multiple operations, including arrests and logistics targeting, across Zamfara, Katsina, Adamawa, and Enugu states.
- Porous borders between Niger and Nigeria facilitate arms smuggling, leading to a declared no-fly zone over Zamfara State.