The Nigerian Army says it has launched a new ‘deliberate offensive’ operation targeting bandits operating within Matazu LGA and nearby communities in Katsina state, after the death of Rabe Abubakar, the retired major-general.
Aliyu Danja, media information officer of the joint task force (north-west), in a statement on Monday, said the operation is called ‘Operation Clean Sweep III’.
“The operation was launched following the unfortunate incident that led to the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who was abducted alongside his wife by suspected terrorists and bandits in the area,” the statement reads.
“The operation is aimed at locating and neutralizing the perpetrators of the heinous act, dismantling criminal networks and restoring security within the affected communities.
“Since the commencement of the operation on 14 June 2026, troops have conducted aggressive fighting patrols, intelligence-led raids, cordon-and-search operations and clearance missions across identified criminal hideouts
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