Katsina

Nigerian military forces repelled multiple terrorist incursions in Borno and neutralized eight militants in a Katsina ambush, underscoring gains in intelligence-led counterinsurgency operations.

Defence Minister Christopher Dare has directed Nigerian troops deployed in Zamfara and Katsina to immediately engage and shoot bandits or terrorists without waiting for authorization, following coordinated attacks repelled by military forces.

Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to eradicating gender and child abuse through strengthened policies and collaboration with stakeholders.