The Nigerian army has said that its troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma, JTF NW OPFY, have achieved significant operational successes through a series of coordinated efforts across Kaduna State.

The army reported that it has disrupted criminal activities, apprehended suspected bandits, recovered stolen livestock, and restored public order in the affected communities.

A statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer for the Joint Task Force (North West) Operation Fansan Yamma, indicated that on June 20, 2026, troops acted promptly on credible intelligence regarding cattle rustling activities in a community within Kaduna State.

The statement detailed that the troops engaged with the fleeing criminals, resulting in a firefight that neutralized two suspected bandits and led to the recovery of weapons, ammunition, and other items, along with the rustled livestock.

It emphasized that this swift intervention disrupted the criminal operation and facilitated the recovery of the stolen animals. Unfortunately, one civilian lost his life during the incident due to the actions of the bandits.

Furthermore, the army reported that in another successful operation on 20 June 2026, its troops intercepted two suspected bandits during a night patrol. A thorough examination of the suspects uncovered incriminating digital materials that linked them to terrorist and bandit activities.

“The suspects are currently in custody and undergoing further investigation,” the statement said.

The army said that in similarly, on 21 June 2026, troops conducting a fighting patrol encountered armed criminals who came under pressure and retreated into the surrounding bush. 

“Maintaining aggressive pursuit, the troops successfully apprehended two suspected bandit scouts and recovered motorcycles, communication devices containing incriminating evidence. Preliminary findings indicate the suspects’ involvement in criminal activities, while investigations are ongoing,” the statement added.

In a separate development on the same day, the army said that its troops responded promptly to a civil disturbance at Mararraba community in Kaduna State, following the tragic mob killing of a female suspect accused of child trafficking. 

“The violent crowd subsequently attempted to attack public infrastructure and obstruct a major highway before the timely arrival of security forces.

“Troops swiftly restored law and order, dispersed the mob, secured critical facilities and ensured the uninterrupted movement of commuters while maintaining a visible presence to prevent any further breakdown of public order,” it said.

The Kaduna State Police Command has condemned the killing of a woman accused of kidnapping after being safely taken into police custody in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State.

This was revealed in a statement issued by police mouthpiece, DSP Mansir Hassan, on Sunday 21 June, 2026.

The police spokesman said the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Maraban Jos received a distress call at about 10:00 a.m. that a woman was being attacked by a crowd over allegations of kidnapping.

The police said officers quickly moved to the scene, rescued the woman and took her to the station for her safety while investigations began.

However, the situation later turned violent when hundreds of people reportedly surrounded the police station, overpowered officers and forcefully took the woman away.

“Despite this, a crowd numbering in their hundreds later stormed and besieged the police station, overpowered the officers on duty, forcibly removed the woman from custody, killed her and set her body ablaze,” the statement said.

The command described the act as barbaric, criminal and a direct assault on the rule of law, stressing that no individual or group has the right to take the law into their own hands.

Police said several suspects had been arrested in connection with the attack, while efforts were ongoing to track down other people involved.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, warned that the command would not tolerate mob justice or attacks on police personnel and facilities.

The police added that a full investigation has commenced and all those responsible would face prosecution.

Twenty-five (25) suspects have been apprehended by the Plateau State Police Command, while cannabis, controlled drugs, and other banned substances were recovered from them.

SP Alfred Alabo, the command’s spokesman in a statement explained that a joint team of detectives led by the Officer-in-Charge, Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU), in collaboration with personnel from Anglo-Jos Division, Anti-Cybercrime & Narcotic Unit, Monitoring Team raided identified drug hotspots on Saturday at Old Airport Junction and Fwavei Junction, Jos.

According to the statement, “The operation targeted notorious points where miscreants sell and distribute cannabis, illicit substances, controlled drugs, and other banned substances.”

The 25 suspects, it stated, were arrested at the scene while exhibits recovered from the scene are now in police custody.

CP Bassey Ewah, the State Commissioner of Police, hailed the officers for their bravery, professionalism, and synergy.