Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force (JTF) North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), have recorded significant operational success against terrorists and other criminal elements operating in Zamfara State, as part of ongoing efforts to restore peace and security across the region.
In a statement signed by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North West), Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the troops conducted a fighting patrol to Kaura Namoda and Birnin Magaji Local Government Areas of Zamfara State to deny terrorists freedom of action within the area.
Lieutenant Colonel Danja said that during the operation, troops made contact with armed terrorists at Doumbourum Village, where a fierce firefight ensued.
He added that the troops overwhelmed the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to flee in disarray after suffering significant casualties.
According to the statement, the troops successfully neutralised three terrorists and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, including one AK-47 rifle, one machine gun, one locally fabricated handgun, seven rifle magazines, and 571 rounds of ammunition.
The statement further noted that no casualties were recorded among the troops during the operation.
Lieutenant Colonel Danja stated that the continued operational successes recorded by the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, demonstrate the commitment, resilience, and professionalism of the troops in the ongoing fight against terrorism and other criminal activities in the North West region.
He also urged members of the public to continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information to enhance ongoing operations aimed at ensuring a safe, secure, and prosperous Zamfara State and the wider North West region.
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