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SAA event in Nigeria on Sat 29th August 2026
29th August 2026
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Troops kill terrorist commander’s lieutenant in Katsina, recover weapons in clearance operation
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, alongside the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Tactical Team, have killed a terrorist identified as Smally, said to be a lieutenant to a terrorist commander known as Kachalla Muhammed Filani, during a clearance operation in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops conducted the operation at about 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 29 across the general areas of Farin Tafki, Maharba Adua and Soro Daya.
At Farin Tafki, the troops encountered heavy resistance from armed terrorists, resulting in a fierce exchange of fire.
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