Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised three terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition during a fighting patrol operation in Zamfara State.
The development was disclosed in a statement on Thursday signed by the Media Information Officer of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja.
According to the statement, the troops carried out the operation on May 7 in Kaura Namoda and Birnin Magaji Local Government Areas as part of ongoing efforts to deny terrorists freedom of movement within the state.
The statement said troops encountered armed terrorists at Doumbourum Village, where “a fierce firefight ensued,” adding that the troops overpowered the attackers with superior firepower, forcing them to flee after suffering casualties.
Following the operation, the troops reportedly recovered “one AK-47 rifle, one machine gun, one locally fabricated handgun, seven rifle magazines and a total of 571 rounds of ammunition.”
The task force added that no casualty was recorded among the troops during the operation.
It described the operation as part of continuing efforts to combat terrorism and criminal activities in the North-West region, noting that the successes recorded by the troops reflected “their unwavering commitment, resilience, and professionalism.”
The task force also urged residents to continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information to aid ongoing operations in the region.