It noted that the operations also disrupted terrorist movements, forced armed fighters to flee during gun battles, and led to the recovery of motorcycles, communication equipment and military accoutrements.

The Nigerian military announced on Saturday that it has neutralised a suspected improvised explosive device (IED), while intercepting terrorist logistics suppliers with over ₦5.3million in cash, and recovering military camouflage items during separate operations in Zamfara State.

The military said the coordinated operations were executed by troops of the Joint Task Force North West under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, on August 7 across several communities in Zamfara.

It noted that the operations also disrupted terrorist movements, forced armed fighters to flee during gun battles, and led to the recovery of motorcycles, communication equipment and military accoutrements.

This was contained in a statement made available to SaharaReporters on Saturday by the Media Information Officer of Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja.