TROOPS OF OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA DISRUPT TERRORIST LOGISTICS, NEUTRALISE IED THREAT, ARREST SUSPECTS IN ZAMFARA
Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, recorded fresh operational successes in separate operations across Zamfara State on 7 August 2026. The operations disrupted terrorist movements, intercepted an alleged logistics supplier, recovered military clothing and equipment, and neutralised an Improvised Explosive Device along a major road.
In a counter IED operation, troops of Sector 2, working with a Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, responded to a report of a suspected IED near Jabanda Village in Zurmi Local Government Area. The team located and cleared the device, scanned the road and declared it safe before reopening the route to motorists.
While returning from the operation, the troops encountered terrorists at Birnin Tsaba Village in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area. The troops engaged the terrorists, forcing them to withdraw into the bush. During the subsequent exploitation of the area, troops recovered two motorcycles, a camouflage jungle hat, a handheld radio and other items.
In Shinkafi Local Government Area, troops of Sector 2, working with personnel of the Mobile Police Squadron, acted on credible intelligence concerning terrorist activity around Kwanar Jolof. The troops engaged the terrorists and forced them to withdraw. A subsequent search of the area led to the recovery of a motorcycle, two camouflage uniforms, a camouflage vest and a jungle hat, among other items.
In another operation near Maradun, troops on patrol intercepted a suspected terrorist collaborator and logistics supplier identified as 35 year old Lawali Dan Alo. A search of his bag, which he reportedly claimed contained food items, led to the recovery of more than ₦5.302 million in cash and a mobile phone.
Preliminary interrogation reportedly indicated that Dan Alo was delivering the money on behalf of a terrorist leader to another individual identified as Kasimu Garba. Garba was subsequently arrested at his residence. Both suspects remain in custody for further investigation.
The Theatre Command commended the troops for their vigilance, courage and prompt response during the operations. It said patrols, intelligence led operations and targeted actions against terrorist networks would continue across the North West.
Members of the public were urged to remain vigilant and provide timely and credible information to security agencies to support efforts to disrupt terrorist activities and improve security across the region.
