Zamfara: Troops intercept 180 explosives, neutralize terrorists
Troops detained a suspect and his vehicle after intercepting the explosives during a vehicle check, with separate operations also killing two terrorists, officials said.
- On Friday, troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, intercepted 180 units of 20mm Super Power explosives in Zamfara State, with 57-year-old Sani Umar allegedly transporting them to terrorists in Jibia Local Government Area, Katsina State.
- The Theatre Command stated these operations aim to disrupt logistics networks supplying terrorist groups, while troops conducting an offensive clearance operation in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area engaged terrorists on Saturday near Garin Kaso.
- During the Garin Kaso engagement, troops neutralized two terrorists and recovered two rifles, two magazines, nine rounds of ammunition, and two motorcycles, while surviving attackers fled with injured colleagues.
- Troops of 1 Brigade also responded to a terrorist attack on motorists along the Anka-Gummi Road in Anka Local Government Area, where injured civilians were evacuated to General Hospital, Anka, for treatment.
- Army Headquarters monitoring team leader Maj.-Gen. Kenneth Chigbu visited the headquarters of Operation SAFE CONDUCT in Ede, Osun, charging troops deployed for the August 15 governorship election to remain professional and report security concerns promptly.
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Dateline NigeriaTroops neutralise terrorists, intercept courier with 180 explosives in Zamfara
By Kingsley Omonobi The Joint Task Force, Operation Fansan Yamma, said on Saturday that its troops conducting offensive operations in Zamfara State had neutralised several terrorists, recovered weapons and intercepted a suspected explosives courier with 180 units of 20mm Super Power explosives. The Media Information Officer of the operation, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, disclosed this […] The post Troops neutralise terrorists, intercept courier with 18…
Zamfara: Troops intercept 180 explosives, neutralize terrorists
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have intercepted 180 explosive materials allegedly being transported to suspected terrorists. They also neutralized two terrorists during separate operations in Zamfara State. The development was contained in a statement issued on Saturday, August 15, 2026, by Aliyu Danja, Lieutenant Colonel and Media Information Officer, […] Zamfara: Troops intercept 180 explosives, neutralize t…
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Troops intercept courier with 180 explosives, neutralise two terrorists in Zamfara - Newsy People
Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have intercepted a suspected arms and explosives courier and recovered 180 units of 20mm Super Power explosives during ongoing security operations in Zamfara State. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, 15 August 2026. The suspect, identified as 57-year-old Sani U…
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