Troops of 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, in conjunction with 1 Brigade Combat Team and Tactical Combat Support elements, have mounted an offensive operation against suspected terrorists in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State
The statement was made on X by a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama.
He said the operation, which began around 9:00 a.m. on May 4, targeted identified terrorist enclaves in the villages of Kamara, Dan Gwandi, Manawa and Katsira.
During the operation, troops made contact with the terrorists at Katsira village and exchanged gunfire. The offensive killed a number of terrorists.
The security expert also said that three soldiers were shot during the encounter and are receiving medical attention.
“The terrorists however were forced to withdraw from the area, retreating towards the Fakai high ground under sustained military pressure.
He said troops are holding the area, and there are efforts to catch up with and deny the fleeing elements freedom of movement.
