Troops kill terrorist, rescue six in Sokoto, Zamfara

Name: Troops kill terrorist, rescue six in Sokoto, Zamfara
Start: 2026-09-28T00:24:06.000Z
Location: northwestern Nigeria

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Nigerian troops from Operation Fansan Yamma successfully killed a suspected terrorist in Sokoto and rescued six kidnapped family members in Zamfara State. These actions are part of ongoing security operations to combat terrorism and kidnapping in northwestern Nigeria.

🇳🇬 Location: northwestern Nigeria — Sources: 72 — First seen: 2026-09-28 — Last seen: 2026-10-01

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Troops kill terrorist, rescue six in Sokoto, Zamfara

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