OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: TROOPS DESTROY TERRORIST HIDEOUTS AS OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS COMMENCE IN KATSINA STATE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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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 ...

POLICE RESTORE CALM AFTER CLASH BETWEEN FARMERS AND HERDERS IN DARAZO LGA: INVESTIGATION ONGOING. (PHOTO).PRESS RELEASE


 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND

PRESS RELEASE


POLICE RESTORE CALM AFTER CLASH BETWEEN FARMERS AND HERDERS IN DARAZO LGA: INVESTIGATION ONGOING


The Bauchi State Police Command has restored normalcy in Lanzai and Dosho communities of Darazo Local Government Area following a violent clash that resulted in loss of life and destruction of property.


On 4th June 2026 at about 0920 hours, the Command received a distress report that suspected Fulani men attacked farmers who were applying local fertilizer on their farm at the outskirts of Lanzai, Lanzai Community, Darazo LGA.


In a reprisal attack, youths from Lanzai Community mobilized and proceeded to Dosho Village, a Fulani settlement, where they set fire to the area. About 50 huts were razed and several household goods were destroyed in the process.


The incident led to the death of seven persons, while six people sustained various degree of injuries and are currently receiving medical attention. Extensive damage was also recorded on residential structures and personal belongings.


Upon receipt of the report, tactical operatives were immediately deployed to the affected areas to restore law and order, prevent further escalation, and commence investigations. The Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) has been deployed as reinforcement to maintain peace, while patrols have been intensified in Lanzai, Dosho, and adjoining communities.


The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc (+), has directed a thorough investigation into both the immediate and remote causes of the incident. He assured that perpetrators of the initial attack and those responsible for the reprisal will be identified and prosecuted in accordance with the law.


CP Aliyu further appealed to community leaders and residents to remain calm and avoid taking the law into their own hands. He reiterated the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring justice for all parties involved.


SP Nafiu Habib, ANIPR, FFIS  

Police Public Relations Officer  


For: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE   

4th June 2026

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