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 OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: TROOPS DESTROY TERRORIST HIDEOUTS AS OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS COMMENCE IN KATSINA STATE Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY) have commenced a deliberate offensive operation, code-named Operation CLEAN SWEEP III, targeting terrorist and bandit elements operating within Matazu Local Government Area and adjoining communities in Katsina State. The operation was launched following the unfortunate incident that led to the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who was abducted alongside his wife by suspected terrorists and bandits in the area. The operation is aimed at locating and neutralizing the perpetrators of the heinous act, dismantling criminal networks and restoring security within the affected communities. Since the commencement of the operation on 14 June 2026, troops have conducted aggressive fighting patrols, intelligence-led raids, cordon-and-search operations and clearance missions across identified criminal ...

PLAYERS, OFFICIALS INJURED AS RIVERS UNITED TEAM BUS CRASHES IN PORT-HARCOURT. (PHOTO).


  Players, officials injured as Rivers United team bus crashes in P’Harcourt


Nigeria Premier Football League side Rivers United were involved in a road accident on Thursday while travelling to Awka, Anambra State, for their President’s Cup round of 16 fixture against Nasarawa United.


The club disclosed the incident in a statement, noting that the accident occurred along the Obiri-Ikwerre Airport Road on the outskirts of Port Harcourt shortly after the team departed from its camp.


According to the club, some players and officials sustained minor injuries in the accident, but there were no fatalities or life-threatening injuries.


“We wish to inform our supporters, stakeholders and the general public that the team contingent was involved in a road traffic accident on Thursday while travelling to Awka, Anambra State, for the President’s Federation Cup Round of 16 fixture against Nasarawa United,


“The safety, health and well-being of our players and officials remain our utmost priority. We can confirm that some players and officials sustained minor injuries in the accident. Thankfully, there have been no fatalities or life-threatening injuries reported. All affected individuals are currently receiving appropriate medical attention and are in stable condition,” the club said.


The affected bus. Photo: Rivers United

Rivers United also appreciated the concern and prayers from supporters and the wider football community, promising to provide further updates on the team’s travel plans and the status of the Federation Cup fixture in due course.


The Port Harcourt-based side booked their place in the round of 16 on Monday after a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Rangers International and were scheduled to face Nasarawa United in Awka on Saturday.


The President Federation Cup remains their only hope of a silverware this season after they finished second in the league with 67 points, one point behind winners Rangers

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