{
  "id": 782212,
  "title": "Army targets terrorist networks in Katsina, Zamfara",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/army-targets-terrorist-networks-in-katsina-zamfara-782212",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-13T16:07:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/army-targets-terrorist-networks-in-katsina-zamfara/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Nigerian military has intensified operations against terrorist and armed criminal groups in Katsina and Zamfara states as part of Operation CLEAN SWEEP IV under Operation FANSAN YAMMA. The Theatre Command, Joint Task Force North West, said the operation is a coordinated offensive aimed at disrupting terrorist networks, degrading their capabilities and preventing the infiltration and expansion of terrorist activities across the North West. In Katsina State, troops conducted a clearance operation around suspected terrorist enclaves, while in Zamfara State, the Air Component conducted precision strikes following intelligence on the movement and convergence of terrorists on motorcycles.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Army targets terrorist networks in Katsina, Zamfara",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/army-targets-terrorist-networks-in-katsina-zamfara",
        "published": "2026-08-13T15:56:52.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}