Troops of the Joint Task Force (North West), Operation Fansan Yamma, have intensified operations against terrorists and bandits in Zamfara State, recording the neutralization of one terrorist, the arrest of eight suspected bandits, and the disruption of criminal networks across several local government areas.
According to a statement issued on Monday night by the Media Information Officer of Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt. Aliyu Danja, troops of Sector 2 conducting a fighting patrol to Birnin Tsaba and Tsanu villages in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area on June 5 encountered terrorists at Birnin Tsaba village.
During the ensuing firefight, one terrorist was killed while troops recovered seven motorcycles believed to have been used by the group.
In a separate operation on June 6, troops responded to a terrorist attack on Anguwar Sarkin Musulmi village in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area.
The military said the attackers fled into nearby bushes after troops engaged them.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the assailants had stolen personal belongings from residents before security forces arrived.
The military described the incident as another sign of the growing pressure on terrorist groups whose logistics and sources of support have increasingly been disrupted by sustained operations.
On the same day, troops also responded to reports of an attack on commuters along the Kaura Namoda–Zurmi Road. Investigations revealed that terrorists ambushed two civilian vehicles between Jabanda and Dauran villages in Zurmi Local Government Area.
Security personnel secured the area and evacuated injured victims for medical treatment, while efforts continue to track the attackers and determine whether any passengers were abducted during the incident.
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Also on June 6, troops of Sector 2 conducting a fighting patrol to Tudun Wada and Dan Gulbi communities in Maru Local Government Area arrested eight suspected bandits at Tudun Wada.
Items recovered from the suspects include Seven motorcycles, Communication equipment, Mobile phones, Power banks, Military-style uniforms, and other unspecified items
The military said a structure allegedly used by the suspects was destroyed during the operation.
In a related development, troops acting on intelligence on June 5 arrested a suspect believed to be the intended recipient of recently intercepted ammunition at Tupa village in Shinkafi Local Government Area.
Operation Fansan Yamma said the suspect remains in custody and is assisting ongoing investigations aimed at identifying other members of the network.
The task force reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining offensive operations against terrorists and bandits across the North-West and urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies.
