Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have repelled successive attacks by terrorists on two communities in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State, while air strikes reportedly killed scores of the assailants.
The troops also neutralised a terrorist and recovered two locally fabricated rifles, two motorcycles and other items during separate operations in Kaduna State.
The Joint Task Force North West disclosed this in a statement, saying the attacks on Wuya and Yarzabia communities occurred on November 14, 2026.
According to the statement, terrorists riding on motorcycles launched attacks on the communities but were confronted by troops of Sector 2, who engaged them with superior firepower and forced them to retreat.
It said the assailants later regrouped and launched a second wave of attacks but were again repelled by the troops, who maintained their defensive positions.
Reinforcements subsequently arrived and extended operations to neighbouring communities, while troops intensified patrols to prevent further attacks and reassure residents.
The statement added that the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma deployed a combat aircraft to support the ground troops during the operation.
It said the aircraft subsequently spotted a group of terrorists attempting to move a large herd of suspected rustled cattle away from the affected communities.
“The terrorists were subsequently engaged in multiple air strikes, neutralising scores of terrorists,” the statement said.
In a related operation in Kaduna State, troops of Sector 1, acting on intelligence about suspected terrorist activities around farmlands in Aguba Village, Kajuru Local Government Area, conducted a fighting patrol to the area.
The troops reportedly engaged the terrorists in a gun battle, neutralising one of them, while others fled.
A subsequent search of the area led to the recovery of two locally fabricated rifles, a mobile phone, substances suspected to be cannabis and other illicit drugs, as well as recharge cards.
The statement further disclosed that troops, acting on intelligence about the movement of terrorists along Buruku–Kaduna Road, engaged another group in a gun battle on the same day.
The terrorists reportedly fled into a nearby forest, abandoning two motorcycles, which were recovered by the troops.
It said the troops continued pursuit and exploitation operations to prevent the fleeing assailants from regrouping.
The Theatre Command commended the troops for their resilience and fighting spirit, urging them to sustain the operational momentum.
It also called on members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing efforts to restore peace and security across the North-West.
(Daily Trust)
