Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, say about five bandits have been neutralised during a series of operations carried out this week across Sokoto, Zamfara, and Kebbi States.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Nigerian Army.
According to the statement, in Sokoto State, troops of the COAS Intervention Battalion VII made two separate contacts with terrorists on March 25, 2026, at Magonho Forest. During the encounters, three bandits were eliminated, while troops recovered three AK-47 rifles and motorcycles.
In Zamfara State, troops on the same day executed a successful ambush along the Gada–Maya–Makakari village road, neutralising two terrorists and forcing others to flee.
The Army says items recovered during the operation include one AK-47 rifle, three magazines, 55 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one Baofeng radio, two mobile phones, and one motorcycle.
In what appears to be a retaliatory move, terrorists later attempted to attack Kaida Village, accusing residents of collaborating with security forces.
Troops responded swiftly, neutralising one additional terrorist and recovering another AK-47 rifle.
In a separate operation, troops acting on credible intelligence carried out a clearance mission in Dutsi Village, Moriki District of Zurmi Local Government Area.
The pressure forced fleeing terrorists to abandon one AK-47 rifle, a magazine, and 26 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.
In Kebbi State, troops responding to intelligence on the presence of the Lakurawa Terrorist Group in Giron Masa community, Shanga Local Government Area, were ambushed about 500 metres before reaching the village.
(Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie)
