Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised terrorists and intercepted 793 rounds of ammunition during separate operations in Zamfara and Kaduna states.
The operations were conducted on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, as part of the military’s sustained offensive against terrorist groups operating across the North-West.
In Zamfara State, troops of Sector 2, acting on credible intelligence, ambushed terrorists moving from the Fakai General Area towards Kwanar Jolof and Tashar Dole in Shinkafi and Zurmi local government areas.
According to a statement by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the troops engaged the terrorists at Kwanar Jolof and neutralised several of them, while others fled.
A subsequent search of the area led to the recovery of one rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) launcher, one RPG bomb, one AK-47 rifle, six AK-47 magazines, 106 rounds of ammunition and a motorcycle, among other items.
In a separate operation in Kaduna State, troops of Sector 1 intercepted a vehicle at a snap checkpoint along the Saulawa-Zaria Road.
The military said one of the passengers resisted a search of his bag and attempted to escape after he was compelled to open it.
Danja said a search of the bag subsequently uncovered 793 rounds of ammunition concealed inside gari.
The vehicle and its driver were taken into military custody for further investigation, according to the statement.
The military said the operations were part of efforts by Operation FANSAN YAMMA to dismantle terrorist networks, disrupt the movement of arms and ammunition and deny criminal groups freedom of action across its area of operations.
It added that the troops remained committed to restoring lasting peace and security in communities affected by terrorism across the Joint Operations Area.
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