By Idris Salisu, Gusau
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have repelled an attempted infiltration by terrorists at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Kasuwan Daji, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, rescuing nine abducted civilians in the process.
The Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba, disclosed this in a statement, saying the troops inflicted heavy casualties on the attackers, forcing them to retreat.
According to the statement, the incident occurred at about 1:40 a.m. on August 2, 2026, when terrorists attempted to breach the military facility under the cover of darkness.
It said troops detected the movement of the attackers and responded with coordinated firepower, compelling them to abandon the operation and withdraw in disarray.
