PRESIDENT TINUBU DEPARTS JEDDAH FOR ABUJA AFTER SUCCESSFUL UMRAH IN MAKKAH. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU DEPARTS JEDDAH FOR ABUJA AFTER SUCCESSFUL UMRAH IN MAKKAH President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday departed King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for Abuja after successfully completing his Umrah (Lesser Hajj) in the holy city of Makkah. President Tinubu's plane took off at the Royal Terminal of the King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, at exactly 5:13.pm Saudi time. The Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region, Prince Saud bin MISHAAL bin Abdulaziz Al Saud; Nigerian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Yakubu Gambo, and the Hon. Consul-General, Ambassador Muazam Ibrahim Nayaya, accompanied the President to the airport. Before departure, President Tinubu had a brief meeting with the Deputy Governor of Makkah at the Royal Guest Palace in the airport. On arrival on Thursday in Saudi Arabia, the President led members of the Nigerian delegation to perform the Umrah rites, including the circumambulation of...

OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: TROOPS OVERRUN LAKURAWA TERRORISTS' ENCLAVE, NEUTRALISE TERRORISTS, RECOVER WEAPONS IN SOKOTO STATE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: TROOPS OVERRUN LAKURAWA TERRORISTS' ENCLAVE, NEUTRALISE TERRORISTS, RECOVER WEAPONS IN SOKOTO STATE


Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have overrun a Lakurawa terrorists' enclave in Waria Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, neutralising several terrorists and recovering weapons and five motorcycles during a clearance operation conducted on 15 October 2026.


During the operation, troops of Sector 2 advanced through identified terrorists' enclaves along Alela, Bilange and Kandam villages towards Waria Forest and made contact with the terrorists. During the firefight, troops dominated the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to abandon their positions and flee deeper into the forest.


Troops subsequently pursued the fleeing terrorists, neutralising some of them in the process. Further exploitation of the area led to the destruction of the terrorists' camps and all life-support structures, as well as the recovery of weapons and five motorcycles.


Troops have continued to maintain a strong operational presence in the general area, sustaining clearance and domination operations to deny terrorists freedom of action and enhance the security of surrounding communities.


The latest success underscores the commitment of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to dismantling terrorist enclaves, denying terrorists elements safe havens and restoring lasting peace and security across the Joint Operations Area.


The Theatre Command commends the troops for their courage, resilience and sustained operational efforts, and urges members of the public to continue supporting ongoing operations by providing timely and credible information on suspicious movements and activities within their communities.


ALIYU DANJA

Lieutenant Colonel

Media Information Officer

Joint Task Force (North West)  Operation FANSAN YAMMA

15 October 2026

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