Troops foil attack on Rim community, three killed in Gwarim, Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Nigerian troops have foiled an attack on Rim community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, while three residents were reportedly killed in a separate incident at nearby Gwarim community.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Tuesday, Aug. 25, when troops deployed in the area responded to an attack on Rim community at about 6:08 p.m.

The troops engaged the attackers and successfully repelled the assault without any casualty among the personnel or members of the community.

However, at about 6:46 p.m., the troops responded to another report of gunfire at Gwarim community, also in Riyom LGA.

On arrival at the location, the troops discovered the bodies of three residents who had been killed while reportedly keeping watch in the bush outside the community.

The corpses of the victims were recovered and subsequently handed over to members of the community for further necessary action.

The troops have since intensified patrols and are dominating the area in an effort to locate and apprehend the perpetrators.

The latest incidents come amid heightened security concerns in parts of Plateau State, particularly communities around Riyom and neighbouring areas.

Troops foil attack on Rim community, three killed in Gwarim, Plateau

Operation Fansan Yamma troops foil ransom exchange, rescue kidnapped woman in Kebbi

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued a kidnapped woman and disrupted a planned ransom exchange in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

The troops, conducting counter-terrorism and anti-banditry operations in the state, carried out the successful operation on Aug. 26, 2026, following credible intelligence on the planned ransom payment.

Zagazola Makama gathered from security sources that the victim had been abducted from her farm sometime last month, while the criminals were preparing to collect ransom in exchange for her release.

Acting on the intelligence, the troops swiftly mobilised to intercept the transaction.

Sources said the criminals attempted to engage the advancing troops after sighting them but were overwhelmed by the troops’ superior firepower.

The bandits subsequently fled in disarray, abandoning the hostage, who was immediately secured by the troops.

The victim was found unharmed and later transported to safety before being reunited with her family in Danko-Wasagu LGA.

Following the rescue, the troops conducted a thorough exploitation of the withdrawal route to ensure that the area was fully secured before returning to base.

In a related operation, the troops also conducted clearance and dominance patrols in Ngaski Local Government Area as part of efforts to maintain peace and deny criminal elements freedom of movement.

The patrols were completed without incident, further strengthening security presence and reassuring residents in the affected communities.

Operation Fansan Yamma troops foil ransom exchange, rescue kidnapped woman in Kebbi

Troops conduct wet-season clearance patrols across communities in Yobe

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intensified wet-season clearance operations across several communities in Yobe State, engaging residents and conducting patrols to gather information on the activities of suspected terrorists.

The operations were conducted on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, by troops of the 233 Tank Battalion deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Babangida, in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).

According to sources, the first patrol comprised 23 soldiers and CJTF personnel mounted on three gun trucks.

The troops conducted clearance operations around Jallingo, Mongono and Dushi villages, where they interacted with local residents, community leaders, farmers and herders.

The engagements were aimed at obtaining information on suspected terrorist activities and movements within the communities.

The troops, however, made no contact with terrorists during the operation and returned to base at about 3:01 p.m.

In a separate operation, the battalion’s Quick Reaction Force (QRF), comprising 24 soldiers mounted on two gun trucks, conducted another patrol from about 9 a.m.

The patrol covered Kalalawa, Jolowa, Ngarbiya and Sindiri villages, as well as sections of the Damaturu–Sasawa road axis.

The troops dominated the general area through a combination of mounted and dismounted patrols, maintaining security presence along the communities and road corridors.

No contact with terrorists was recorded during the second operation, with the troops returning to base at about 3:30 p.m.

The sustained patrols are part of Operation Hadin Kai’s wet-season clearance operations aimed at denying terrorist elements freedom of movement, protecting communities and maintaining security along key routes in the North-East.

The military said troops also continued to leverage interactions with farmers, herders and community leaders to strengthen intelligence gathering and early warning mechanisms.

Troops conduct wet-season clearance patrols across communities in Yobe