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Troops neutralize notorious commander, foil terror attacks in Zamfara, Katsina

Dateline Nigeria

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July 7, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled coordinated terrorist attacks and neutralized a notorious commander during a series of operations in Zamfara and Katsina States on Monday, July 7, 2026. The Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force North West, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement issued The post Troops neutralize notorious commander, foil terror attacks in Zamfara, Katsina appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

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