TROOPS BEGIN SPECIAL OPERATION OVER ARMY GENERAL’S DEATH IN KATSINA
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By: Tajudeen Aminat
The Defence Headquarters Joint Task Force (JTF) North West has commenced a renewed military offensive, codenamed Operation Clean Sweep III, across Matazu Local Government Area and adjoining communities in Katsina State.
According to a statement issued by Lt.-Col. Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer of JTF North West under Operation Fansan Yamma, the operation was launched in response to the abduction and death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar.
The military said the operation, which began on Saturday, June 14, 2026, is designed to track down and neutralise the bandits linked to the retired general’s kidnapping and death while dismantling their criminal networks across the region.
Lt.-Col. Danja disclosed that troops have already undertaken aggressive fighting patrols, intelligence-led raids, cordon-and-search missions, and clearance operations targeting identified criminal enclaves.
“We have launched Operation Clean Sweep III across Katsina State,” the statement read.
He added that the operation has recorded notable successes in the Dikkawa Hills, Adua, Nasarawa and Karaduwa areas, where troops destroyed several terrorist camps, logistics bases and support structures used by criminal elements.
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