Troops Foil Terrorist Attack on Zamfara Community, Recover Weapons, Motorcycles
Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have thwarted a planned terrorist attack on Gamdanda Village in Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, neutralising several bandits and recovering arms, ammunition and other items during a fierce gun battle.
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The operation was carried out in the early hours of June 20, 2026, following credible intelligence that a group of heavily armed terrorists was advancing towards the community to launch an attack.
Acting on the intelligence, troops of Headquarters 8 Division Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, deployed strategically along the terrorists’ suspected route and laid an ambush to intercept the attackers before they could reach the village.
According to military sources, the terrorists unknowingly walked into the ambush under the cover of darkness, leading to a prolonged exchange of gunfire that lasted through the night and continued until dawn.
The troops reportedly displayed superior firepower and tactical coordination, forcing the terrorists to abandon their mission and flee after suffering heavy losses. Several of the fleeing bandits were believed to have escaped with gunshot wounds sustained during the encounter.
Following the operation, troops conducted a clearance of the area and recovered one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, 11 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, eight motorcycles, camouflage uniforms and assorted food supplies suspected to have been intended for the planned attack.
Military sources confirmed that no soldier was killed or injured during the operation.
The successful operation is seen as another major setback for terrorist and bandit groups operating in Zamfara State and the wider North-West region, where Operation FANSAN YAMMA has continued to intensify intelligence-led offensives against criminal networks.
Residents of Gamdanda and neighbouring communities have expressed relief over the intervention, which prevented what could have resulted in significant casualties and destruction of property.
Military authorities reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining aggressive operations against terrorists and other criminal elements while urging members of the public to continue supporting security agencies with credible and timely information.
Troops Foil Terrorist Attack on Zamfara Community, Recover Weapons, Motorcycles