Nigerian Army eliminate terrorists in Zamfara, recover weapons

Crime Diary

GUSAU, Nigeria (NPA) — Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA of the Nigerian Army, have intensified offensive operations against suspected terrorists in Zamfara State, killing two insurgents and recovering weapons during coordinated clearance missions across parts of the state.

According to a statement issued on May 5 by Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North West), the operations were launched in the early hours of May 4 targeting identified terrorist enclaves in Talata Mafara and Maradun Local Government Areas.

The military said the operations covered strategic locations including Maikwanuga village in Talata Mafara LGA, as well as Aljumma, Gidan Dawa, Magami Didi, and Tungar Magaji villages in Maradun LGA.

During the offensive, troops reportedly engaged armed terrorists in Tungar Magaji village with what the military described as “overwhelming firepower,” resulting in the death of two suspected terrorists while others fled the area.

Following the encounter, security forces conducted a search operation and recovered one AK-47 rifle, a loaded magazine containing 30 rounds of ammunition, and a motorcycle.

The military said the operations form part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist hideouts within the Bagega–Sunke forest corridor and restore security to affected communities in the North-West region.

“Operation FANSAN YAMMA remains steadfast in its mission to protect lives and property and will continue to sustain offensive actions against terrorists within its area of responsibility,” the statement said.

The task force also urged residents to continue supporting security agencies with credible and timely intelligence to aid ongoing counter-terrorism operations.