On the 11th of August 2023, Troops of Sector 1 Operation Hadarin Daji deployed at Forward Operating Base Mada in Zamfara state while on routine patrol along Shemori – Yandoto road at Marke general area encountered an unspecified number of armed Bandits. The troops engaged the Bandits in a fire fight for several hours, due […]

The Troops of the Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji covering Sokoto, Katsina, Kebbi, and Zamfara states have continued to record more successes in the ongoing clearance operation as more armed bandits neutralized, rescued kidnapped victims, recovered items and destroyed bandits’ hideouts in the Northwest. Consequently, on 3rd August 2023, armed bandits attempted to […]

Troops of the Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji have continued to record more successes, as they rescued 5 kidnapped victims, neutralized scores of armed bandits and recovered arms and ammunition. In a recent development, Troops of Sector 1 OPHD in Zamfara State responded to a distress call about armed bandits kidnapped activities […]

Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in collaboration with Local authorities and government agencies across the Nation during a coordinated search and rescue operations have rescued 16 Pupils and woman who were earlier kidnapped by terrorists in Gada LGA, Sokoto State on 9th March, 2024. Major General Edward Buba the Director Defence Media Operations in […]

Troops of Operation HAKORIN DAMISA IV whilst on operations on 26 July 2023, along Rugan/Basiru village of Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State came under fire from suspected bandits and professionally responded, forcing the bandits to retreat. Troops recovered 2 x AK 47 Rifles with Registration Number 07873 and B-32134, 15 rounds of 7.62 […]

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN on the ongoing Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A have arrested 2 members of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province in Plateau State. In a coordinated operation on 11 April 2025, troops of Forward Operating Base Shendam busted an ISWAP cell located around Yelwa axis in Shendam Local Government Area […]

As part of efforts to eradicate armed banditry and criminal elements from Operation SAFE HAVEN Joint Operation Area, troops on Operation HAKORIN DAMISA IV have neutralised 2 armed robbers in Amere-Ududu of Tudun Wada village in Southern Kaduna and also arrested 62 suspects in connection with armed banditry, gunrunning, kidnapping, armed robbery and other […]

As part of efforts by troops to secure the Joint Operations Area from criminals, on Wednesday 9 July 2025, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN conducting the ongoing Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A mounted snap checkpoints along Wamba – Jos Road at Agameti in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. During the operation, troops intercepted a […]

Personnel of the Special Task Force codenamed Operation Safe Haven today swung into action to contain break down of law and order as well as stop the vandalization and looting of property of the Citizens. Their swift action led to the arrest of over 200 criminal elements who defied the 24-hour Curfew and were vandalizing […]

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN have made significant strides in combating crime in Plateau State, capturing 12 suspects involved in various criminal activities. Among those apprehended is Lukman Aminu, the prime suspect in the murder of couple Mr Rwang Danladi and Mrs Sandra Rwang as well as John Chunwang 45-year-old in connection to the […]