VETERAN JOURNALIST AND FORMER NIGERIAN AMBASSADOR DELE COLE DIES AT 86.(PHOTO).

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Veteran Journalist and Former Nigerian Ambassador Dele Cole Dies at 86 Prominent Nigerian diplomat and veteran media executive Ambassador Dele Cole has passed away at the age of 86. Family sources confirmed that the elder statesman died on Thursday morning. A Distinguished Career in Journalism Cole built an influential career that bridged the worlds of media and public service. He notably served as the Managing Director of the Daily Times, steering one of Nigeria's most historical and prominent national newspapers at the height of its reach. Diplomatic Engagements in South America Beyond his contributions to Nigerian journalism, Cole was appointed by the federal government to serve as Nigeria's ambassador to two major South American nations, Argentina and Brazil. His diplomatic postings reflected the high regard he commanded within Nigerian foreign affairs and governance. His passing marks the loss of a key figure who made significant contributions to both the freedom of the pr...

OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA:TROOPS NEUTRALISE TERRORIST, RESCUE KIDNAP VICTIMS IN SOKOTO AND ZAMFARA STATES. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.



OPERATION FANSAN  YAMMA:TROOPS NEUTRALISE TERRORIST, RESCUE KIDNAP VICTIMS IN SOKOTO AND ZAMFARA STATES

Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), recorded fresh successes in separate operations conducted on 26 September 2026, neutralising a terrorist, recovering an AK-47 rifle and ammunition, and rescuing six attempted kidnap victims in Sokoto and Zamfara States.

In Sokoto State, on 26 September 2026, troops of Sector 2 acted on credible intelligence indicating the presence of a suspected terrorist camp at Gudu Local Government Area, and moved swiftly to assault the location. During the operation, troops made contact with an isolated terrorist and neutralised him. Items recovered from the encounter include one AK-47 rifle, ammunition, a foreign military uniform, and various tools and clothing.

Similarly, in Zamfara State, on the evening of the same day, troops of Sector 2 responded promptly to information regarding an attempted kidnap of members of the Sarkin Samari’s family by terrorists in Tsafe Local Government Area. On arrival at the scene, troops engaged the terrorists with effective fire, forcing them to withdraw towards nearby bushes. In the course of the operation, six kidnap victims were successfully rescued and taken to a place of safety, pending reunification with their families. 

These successes underscore the resolve and professionalism of JTF NW OPFY troops in safeguarding lives and property across the North West.

The general public are enjoined to continue supporting troops with credible and timely information on the activities of terrorists and other criminal elements within their communities.

ALIYU DANJA
Lieutenant Colonel
Media Information Officer
Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA 
27 September 2026

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