GOV. UBA APPRECIATES PRESIDENT TINUBU ON THE AWARD OF STRATEGIC CONTRACTS WORTH ₦1.178 TRILLION IN KADUNA STATE. (PHOTO).

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 GOVERNOR UBA APPRECIATES PRESIDENT TINUBU ON THE AWARD OF STRATEGIC CONTRACTS WORTH  ₦1.178 TRILLION IN KADUNA STATE   Kaduna State governor has extended appreciation to President Tinubu, and the Federal Executive Council for the approval and award of transformative infrastructure contracts that will indelibly reshape the economic and social landscape of the state.   The statement personally signed by the governor lists the projects as follows; the Kaduna Light Rail Project an ambitious undertaking spanning a Kilometers corridor from Rigachikun to Sabon Tasha, alongside a Kilometers line from Millennium City to Rigasa, forming a 50-kilometre metropolitan network with an estimated value of One Trillion Naira. Complementing this is the critical reconstruction of the Mando–Kaduna– Birnin Gwari road, a 122-kilometre artery valued at ₦178 billion. Together, these projects represent not merely investments in infrastructure, but a deliberate re-engineering of mobility, sec...

TROOPS OF OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA RESPOND HEROICALLY TO TERRORIST AMBUSH IN ZAMFARA. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE


 TROOPS OF  OPERATION  FANSAN YAMMA RESPOND  HEROICALLY TO TERRORIST AMBUSH IN  ZAMFARA


Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), Joint Task Force North West, have demonstrated exceptional bravery, professionalism, and resilience following a terrorist ambush along the Bingi–Kekun Waje–Gusau Road in Zamfara State on 19 January 2026.


The ambush followed a series of successful offensive operations conducted from  17 to 19 January 2026, when troops of Sector 2 OPFY, in conjunction with the OPFY Mobile Strike Team and DIA Tactical Support Team, carried out coordinated raids, ambushes, and fighting patrols across Birnin Magaji and Anka areas of Zamfara State. During these operations, three suspects—Isiya Kwakwatawa, Ibrahim Dan Musulu, and Makau Lamba Goma—were arrested, while four  terrorists were neutralised and others fled into the forest. Items recovered included 1 PKT machine gun, 5 AK-47 rifles, 3 Ak 47 magazines, other items are  rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, Baofeng radios,3 motorcycles.


While returning from these operations and responding to a distress call on terrorist reprisal attack  , troops of OPFY  Combat Team 1, came under attack by terrorists at Gidan Wagni while en route to Kekun Waje. Despite the surprise of the ambush, the troops responded gallantly, engaging the terrorists  and preventing further harm to nearby communities. Regrettably, five soldiers and one police officer  paid the supreme sacrifice during the encounter.


Upon receipt of the distress report, the OPFY Mobile Strike Team, in conjunction with troops of 1 Brigade Quick Reaction Force from Forward Operating Bases Kanoma and Kekun Waje, swiftly mobilised to the scene. The reinforcement was personally led by the Commander 1 Brigade, underscoring the high level of coordination, and commitment within the operation.


The combined force mounted a robust counter-ambush which forced the terrorists to withdraw, with credible intelligence indicating that notorious bandits kingpin  JANWUYA and ALHAJI BELLO the 2iC to KACHALLA SOJA seriously injured during the encountered some of the fleeing elements sustained gunshot injuries. Troops, supported by community vigilantes, subsequently conducted pursuit while further exploitation and offensive operations continue.


Operation FANSAN YAMMA assures the public that the situation is under control and remains fully committed to protecting lives and properties of innocent citizens while sustaining pressure on terrorist elements, and restoring lasting peace across the Joint Operations Area. The Theatre  Commander has condoled with commander sector 2 on this  loss and further commended the troops for their courage, sacrifice, and professionalism. Additionally he encouraged members of the public to remain calm and continue to support ongoing security efforts through timely and credible information.


DAVID ADEWUSI

Captain

Media information Officer 

Operation FANSAN YAMMA 

20 January 2026

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