Soldiers killed as army raids bandit camp in Zamfara
Some soldiers have died during a clash with notorious bandits in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, the operation targeted the camp of bandit leader Gwaska Dan Karmi after intelligence revealed a gathering of over 100 bandits. The Nigerian Army, supported by the Air Force, neutralised many bandits and set the camp ablaze. The army remains committed to dismantling bandit networks and disrupting their activities in the region.
What happened
- Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba reported that ground troops and the Nigerian Air Force intercepted the bandits on January 31, 2026.
- A fierce firefight broke out, resulting in the deaths of some soldiers and many bandits, while others fled with injuries.
- The bandit camp was destroyed before the troops withdrew from the area.
- The Nigerian Air Force continues to pursue fleeing bandits, while ground troops maintain control.
- The army honours the fallen soldiers and remains focused on combating banditry under Operation FANSAN YAMMA.
