Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), recorded fresh successes against terrorists in separate operations across Zamfara State on 7 Aug 2026.
A statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja Media Information OfficerJoint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA said the operations disrupted terrorist movements, intercepted logistics suppliers, recovered military accoutrements among other items, and neutralised an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from a major road.
In a counter-Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) operation, troops of Sector 2 in conjunction with a Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, responded to a report of a suspected IED near Jabanda village, Zurmi Local Government Area. The team located and cleared the device, scanned the road, declared it safe and reopened to motorists.
Returning from the operation, the troops encountered terrorists at Birnin Tsaba village, Birnin Magaji Local Government Area, and engaged them, forcing a withdrawal into the bush. Exploitation of the general area led to the recovery of two motorcycles, a camouflage jungle hat, a handheld radio and other items.
In Shinkafi Local Government Area, troops of Sector 2, working with the Mobile Police Squadron, acted on credible intelligence about terrorist activity around Kwanar Jolof. Troops engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to withdraw in disarray. A follow-up search of the area recovered a motorcycle, a pair of camouflage uniforms, a camouflage vest and a jungle hat, among other items.
Also, troops on patrol near Maradun intercepted terrorist collaborator and logistics vendor, a 35-year-old Lawali Dan Alo. A search of his bag, which he had claimed held food items, turned up over Five Million Naira (₦5.302 million) in cash and a mobile phone. Preliminary interrogation showed the suspect was allegedly delivering the funds on behalf of a terrorist leader to another individual, Kasimu Garba, who was arrested at his residence. Both suspects are in custody for further investigation.
The Theatre Command commends the troops for their vigilance, courage and prompt response. Aggressive patrols, intelligence-led operations and targeted action against terrorist networks will continue across the North West region. Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and share timely and credible information with security agencies in order to restore lasting peace in the region.
