Troops disrupt terrorist logistics, neutralise IED threat, arrest suspects in Zamfara

By Idris Salisu, Gusau

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have recorded fresh operational successes against terrorists in separate operations across Zamfara State.

The operations were conducted on August 7, 2026, according to a statement by the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja.

Danja said the operations disrupted terrorist movements, intercepted an alleged logistics supplier, recovered military-related items and neutralised an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) along a major road.

He said 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.

Troops disrupt terrorist logistics, neutralise IED threat, arrest suspects in Zamfara

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