TROOPS OF OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA INTERCEPTS COURIER WITH 180 EXPLOSIVES, NEUTRALISE TERRORISTS IN ZAMFARA
Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have intensified offensive and intelligence-led operations in Zamfara State, neutralising terrorists, recovering weapons and intercepting a suspected courier transporting 180 explosive materials allegedly destined for terrorist elements in Katsina State. Two terrorists were confirmed neutralised during an encounter in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area. Troops recovered two rifles, two magazines, nine rounds of ammunition and two motorcycles. A 57-year-old suspected courier was intercepted during a snap check with 180 units of 20mm Super Power explosives. The explosives were allegedly being transported from Gusau, Zamfara State, to suspected terrorist elements in Jibia, Katsina State. The operation also disrupted an attempted ambush by terrorists during the clearance operation. The operations were conducted on August 14, 2026, as troops of Sector 2 carried out offensive clearance operations in Birnin Magaji Local Governmen...