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Troops intercept terrorists’ canoes, disrupt logistics in Zamfara

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Vanguard Nigeria

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have intercepted three disassembled canoes reportedly procured by a suspected terrorist kingpin, Shehu Bagewaye, to facilitate the movement of his fighters across riverine areas in Zamfara State. The operation, carried out on August 23, 2026, followed credible intelligence that the terrorist leader had arranged for the canoes […] The post Troops intercept terrorists’ canoes, disrupt logistics in Zamfara appeared first on Vanguard News.

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