Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have thwarted a suspected terrorist attack, recovered an AK-47 rifle and arrested a suspected criminal during separate operations in Kaduna State.
The operations were conducted on September 23 and 24, 2026, according to the Joint Task Force North West.
This was made known in a statement by the Media Information Officer
Joint Task Force, Lt. Aliyu Danja, on Saturday.
On September 23, troops of Sector 1 acted on credible intelligence about the movement of suspected terrorists through the bushes around Rijana in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The troops swiftly mobilised to the area, laid an ambush and engaged the suspected terrorists after sighting them.
Following the encounter, troops conducted a follow-up search and exploitation of the area, leading to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle and a magazine loaded with 13 rounds of ammunition.
Other items recovered included a magazine carrier and a military jungle hat.
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In a separate operation the same day, Sector 1 troops conducted a clearance operation in Awom village, also in Kachia LGA, to deny terrorists and other criminal elements a safe haven in the community.
During the operation, troops arrested a suspected criminal identified as Jacob, who was allegedly found in possession of a fabricated pistol and seven rounds of ammunition.
The suspect is currently in military custody and is expected to undergo further investigation.
The Theatre Command commended the troops for their vigilance, professionalism and prompt response during the operations.
It said the troops would continue offensive and clearance operations aimed at disrupting terrorist activities, denying criminal elements freedom of action and protecting communities within the Joint Operations Area.
