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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Updated oct 12
The latest in this situation
- Security operations were conducted and resources deployed in Millennium City, Kaduna State.
- Operations spanned multiple states, including Adamawa, and resulted in a commander's death and victim rescues.
- Attack on commercial vehicle in Gummi, Zamfara State.
- Goni Isa disclosed military operations targeting both Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram.
How it started
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What happened
Military operations are underway across Zamfara, Katsina, and Kaduna states, targeting bandit camps and Boko Haram/ISWAP elements in the region.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Operations spanned multiple states, including Adamawa, and resulted in a commander's death and victim rescues.1 source
- Goni Isa disclosed military operations targeting both Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram.Sub-event
- A drone strike was carried out in a village in Kaduna by the Nigerian Air Force.Sub-event
- Security forces intercepted Sani Umar in Zamfara and seized explosives transported from Zamfara to Katsina State.Sub-event
- Military operations are underway across Northern Nigeria, including raids in Adamawa and clearance operations in Katsina, targeting ISWAP elements.Sub-event
- Logistical support, including fuel and food, is being provided to Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents.Sub-event
- 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
- The governor of Zamfara leads security operations in the state, while indigenes of Zamfara are also mentioned in relation to Kaduna.Sub-event
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- Operations are underway in Borno State targeting criminal groups, including Boko Haram.Sub-event
- Security operations are underway in both Zamfara and Kaduna states.Sub-event
- Nigerian Army conducted a precision airstrike against terrorists and disrupted bandit movements in Kaduna state.Sub-event
Operations continue in Zamfara, Katsina, and Kaduna states against bandit groups.1 source
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The entities involved
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Zamfara State
a northern state in Nigeria
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Katsina State
state in Nigeria
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Borno State
state in Nigeria
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Kaduna
state capital of Kaduna State in Nigeria
Related events
- Counter-terrorism operations are underway in Bukkuyum, a location within Zamfara State.
- Security forces conducted multiple operations, including arrests and logistics targeting, across Zamfara, Katsina, Adamawa, and Enugu states.
- Military operations are underway in Borno State targeting ISWAP strongholds.
- Troops were escorting traders in Bukkuyum, a local government area of Zamfara State, on October 1, 2026.
- A military base has been located in Zamfara state.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- premiumtimesng.com
- quicknews-africa.net
- thecable.ngMilitary: Rainfall, muddy terrain hampering war against terrorists
- amsterdamnews.com
- punchng.com
- thisdaylive.com
- dailytrust.com