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Military operations are underway across Zamfara, Katsina, and Kaduna states, targeting bandit camps and Boko Haram/ISWAP elements in the region.

Steady: 1 in the last 7 days Updated friday

The latest in this situation

  1. Joint Task Force operations are spanning Zamfara and Kaduna, with air interdiction conducted in Zamfara.
  2. Army unit operates in Kaduna; commander assesses readiness and seeks traditional ruler support.
  3. Security operations were conducted and resources deployed in Millennium City, Kaduna State.
  4. Operations spanned multiple states, including Adamawa, and resulted in a commander's death and victim rescues.

How it started

9 reports, 7 independent, last reported Oct 11. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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Military operations are underway across Zamfara, Katsina, and Kaduna states, targeting bandit camps and Boko Haram/ISWAP elements in the region.

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Zamfara StateKatsina StateBorno StateKaduna

How it developed

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  1. Joint Task Force operations are spanning Zamfara and Kaduna, with air interdiction conducted in Zamfara.Sub-event
  2. Operations spanned multiple states, including Adamawa, and resulted in a commander's death and victim rescues.1 source
  3. Goni Isa disclosed military operations targeting both Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram.Sub-event
  4. A drone strike was carried out in a village in Kaduna by the Nigerian Air Force.Sub-event
  5. Security forces intercepted Sani Umar in Zamfara and seized explosives transported from Zamfara to Katsina State.Sub-event
  6. Military operations are underway across Northern Nigeria, including raids in Adamawa and clearance operations in Katsina, targeting ISWAP elements.Sub-event
  7. Logistical support, including fuel and food, is being provided to Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents.Sub-event
  8. The Federal Government launched a Disarmament, Demobilization, and Rehabilitation (DDR) program, alongside approving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for state-level implementation in Katsina, Kaduna, and Zamfara.Sub-event
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  1. The governor of Zamfara leads security operations in the state, while indigenes of Zamfara are also mentioned in relation to Kaduna.Sub-event
  2. Operations are underway in Borno State targeting criminal groups, including Boko Haram.Sub-event
  3. Security operations are underway in both Zamfara and Kaduna states.Sub-event
  4. Nigerian Army conducted a precision airstrike against terrorists and disrupted bandit movements in Kaduna state.Sub-event
  5. Operations continue in Zamfara, Katsina, and Kaduna states against bandit groups.1 source

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