Troops

Troops from the Joint Task Force North West killed a senior terrorist figure known as Smally and recovered weapons during an operation in Matazu Local Government Area on August 29, 2026. The operation is part of a broader offensive against terrorist networks.

Troops from the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, killed a terrorist lieutenant named Smally and recovered weapons and motorcycles during an operation in Matazu Local Government Area, Katsina State, on August 29, 2026.

Troops of the Nigerian Army killed suspected terrorists and recovered weapons in Katsina and Sokoto states during operations. A key terrorist lieutenant was neutralized in Katsina, while an attempted advance by armed men was thwarted in Sokoto.