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Air force strikes bandit camps in katsina, neutralized 27 in dawn operation
Air force strikes bandit camps in katsina, neutralized 27 in dawn operation
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) component of Operation FANSAN YANMA has recorded a major operational success in Katsina State following a precision air operation that neutralised a large number of armed bandits in Faskari Local Government Area.
Zagazola learnt that the operation, conducted in the early hours of Feb. 1, targeted known bandit enclaves in the Shawu–Mununu forest axis, Ruwan Godiya area of Faskari LGA.
According to sources involved in the mission, the strikes followed sustained aerial reconnaissance that confirmed the presence of heavily armed elements believed to be responsible for recent attacks along the Bakori–Guga corridor.
“At about 6:30 a.m., NAF air assets executed a coordinated reconnaissance and strike mission on identified bandit camps in the Shawu Mununu forest,” the sources said.
“The targets were strongly linked to recent violent incidents in the area. The operation achieved its objective, with approximately 27 armed bandits neutralised.”
The sources said follow-up assessments indicated that the surviving members of the group fled the area in disarray, abandoning their hideouts and logistics.
The sources added that the precision of the air strikes significantly degraded the group’s operational capability and disrupted their freedom of movement within the forested belt stretching across parts of southern Katsina.
“There will be no safe haven for criminals anywhere in this region,” he said.
The sources said that NAF has since intensified aerial patrols and surveillance along the Faskari–Bakori–Guga axis to prevent regrouping and to support ground forces in maintaining pressure on fleeing elements.
The sources further noted that the operation forms part of a broader, sustained air-ground campaign to dismantle bandit across the North-West.
“We remain committed to supporting national security objectives. Our air crews will continue to dominate the airspace, deny these groups sanctuary and protect law-abiding communities,” said the sources.
He also urged residents to continue cooperating with security agencies by providing timely and credible information that could help identify criminal movements and hideouts.
“The safety of our people is our priority. With the support of the public, we will continue to degrade and defeat all armed groups threatening peace and stability,” the sources said.
Air force strikes bandit camps in katsina, neutralized 27 in dawn operation
Police rescue abducted student, arrest suspect in Nasarawa
By: Zagazola Makama
A 14-year-old student, Dauda Salisu, has been rescued unhurt by security operatives in Gitata, Nasarawa State, following his abduction by a suspected criminal.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victim, a JSS2 student at Ube Gitata, was reportedly abducted on Feb. 2, 2026, beside a local mosque by one Jamilu Salisu, a male from Dutsinma, Katsina State.
Security operatives quickly trailed and arrested the suspect at the Gitata riverside, while a second suspect identified as Zailani SNU remains at large.
Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and ensure the safety of the community. Authorities have called on residents to provide timely information on suspicious activities.
Police rescue abducted student, arrest suspect in Nasarawa
Chinese national arrested for alleged indecent assault, rape in Ogun
By: Zagazola Makama
A Chinese national, Li-jian Yuan, 50, has been arrested in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for alleged indecent assault and rape of a 23-year-old woman, Wemimo Adebowale.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, who works at Zhiylian Global Quarry, Kobape, was apprehended by detectives following a complaint lodged on Jan. 30, 2026. Investigations revealed that the alleged assault occurred on Jan. 28, 2026.
The suspect is currently in police custody pending further investigation and is expected to be arraigned in court soon.
Authorities have assured the public of diligent follow-up to ensure justice is served in the matter.
Chinese national arrested for alleged indecent assault, rape in Ogun
Buni commits to infrastructural development to improve the lives of the people in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Executive Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, has assured the commitments of his administration to continue providing infrastructure to improve the lives of the people of the state.
Governor Buni disclosed this yesterday while inspecting the Machina sesame seed processing factory, now completed and awaiting commissioning, adding that we are here to see for ourselves the value for our money we spent here to establish this sesame processing factory.
“We hope the community will make good use of this sesame processing factory, and this is one of the four that we established in Yobe State, and all are completed and awaiting commissioning,” Buni said.
The governor also inaugurated the Rugar Balarabe project, which was constructed by a philanthropist, Alhaji Abdullahi Balarabe D J. The Fulani settlement projects include houses, a school, a clinic, and a mosque, and it was named Rugar Balarabe village after him.
Governor Buni called on all public and separate individuals to emulate Alhaji Balarabe D. J. on what he has done for that Fulani community, noting that we have seen the multiplier effect of what he has put there and, of course, the benefit that goes to the community.
He commends him and appreciates him on behalf of the good people of the community, Nguru local government council, Yobe state, and Nigeria, and also calls on other public separate individuals to emulate and complement the effort of the government.
Governor Buni also attended the finals of the Machina Cultural Festival (MACUF) and commended the Machina emirate for preserving the rich culture of the people, as he said, the occasion is a perfect blend of the old and new.
He warned the youths against the use of drugs and other social vices; they should make their parents, emirate, and the Yobe state proud by being upright and responsible for us to have responsible future leaders.
In another development, Governor Mai Mala Buni has consoled the Bazuwa family over the fire inferno that razed down 12 shops in Potiskum town.
Governor Buni described the incident as sad and unfortunate, adding that it was destined to happen, and expressed his gratitude to Almighty Allah that no life was lost during the fire accident.
Buni commits to infrastructural development to improve the lives of the people in Yobe
Police rescue abducted student, arrest suspect in Nasarawa
Chinese national arrested for alleged indecent assault, rape in Ogun
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