Army intensifies offensive against terrorists in Zamfara
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have ramped up their campaign against terrorist groups in Zamfara State. According to Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the military targeted several communities and successfully neutralised some terrorists. The operation led to the recovery of weapons and a motorcycle. The military says these actions are part of ongoing efforts to restore peace in affected areas.
What happened
- Troops conducted clearance operations in Maikwanuga, Aljumma, Gidan Dawa, Magami Didi, and Tungar Magaji villages.
- According to Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the operations took place in the early hours of May 4, 2026.
- Soldiers engaged terrorists at Tungar Magaji, killing two and forcing others to flee.
- The troops recovered one AK-47 rifle with a loaded magazine and a motorcycle after the encounter.
- The military says the campaign aims to dismantle terrorist camps in the Bagega–Sunke forest corridor and urges residents to support security agencies with information.
