The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Olufemi Oluyede, alongside the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday, December 26, 2025, feted frontline troops of Operation Fansan Yamma at a special Christmas luncheon held at Giginya Cantonment, Sokoto State. The operational visit to the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North West), Operation Fansan Yamma, was aimed at boosting morale, appreciating the sacrifices of troops and reinforcing strategic directives for ongoing operations across the North West. Oluyede praised the operational gains recorded under Operation Fansan Yamma, noting that the efforts of the troops have contributed significantly to restoring public confidence and stabilising the North West geopolitical zone and adjoining states. He also charged the troops to maintain heightened vigilance during the festive period, warning that criminal elements often exploit such occasions to undermine security. “It gives me a deep sense of fulfilment to celebrate Christmas with you, our gallant troops of Operation Fansan Yamma, alongside the Chief of Defence Staff.

Source: The Guardian December 29, 2025 15:25 UTC