Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have repelled successive waves of terrorists’ attacks on communities in Anka local government area of Zamfara State, with support from the Air Component.
In separate operations in Kaduna State, the troops neutralised one terrorist, recovered two fabricated rifles, two motorcycles and other items, as part of sustained efforts to deny terrorists freedom of action across the Joint Operations Area.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Captain S.O Tamuno, and made available to journalists in Gusau on Monday evening.
According to the Statement troops of Sector 2 swiftly responded to an attack by terrorists mounted on motorcycles against Wuya and Yarzabia communities in Anka local government area.
The troops engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to retreat in disarray.
Undeterred, the terrorists regrouped and launched a second wave of attacks, but were again decisively repelled by the troops, who maintained their defensive positions.
Reinforcements subsequently arrived and extended operations to adjoining communities, while troops sustained aggressive patrols to reassure residents and prevent further incursions.
In a coordinated air-ground operation on the same day, the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA deployed a combat aircraft to provide air support to troops responding to the attacks.
During the mission, the aircraft identified a group of terrorists attempting to move a large herd of suspected rustled cattle away from the affected communities. The terrorists were subsequently engaged in multiple air strikes, neutralising scores of terrorists.
Similarly, on the same day, troops of Sector 1, acting on credible information about suspected terrorist activities around farmlands in Aguba Village, Kajuru local government area of Kaduna State, conducted a fighting patrol to the area.
During the operation, troops encountered and engaged the terrorists in a firefight, neutralising one, while others fled in disarray.
Subsequent exploitation of the area led to the recovery of two fabricated rifles, one mobile phone, substances suspected to be cannabis and other illicit drugs, as well as recharge cards.
In another operation conducted the same day, troops of Sector 1, acting on intelligence regarding the movement of terrorists along the Buruku-Kaduna Road, encountered armed terrorists and engaged them in a firefight.
Overwhelmed by the troops’ response, the terrorists fled into the adjoining forest, abandoning two motorcycles, which were subsequently recovered. Troops continued pursuit and exploitation operations to deny the fleeing terrorists freedom of action.
Captain Tamuno said the operational successes underscore the determination of troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to sustain pressure on terrorist elements, protect vulnerable communities and create a secure environment for farming and other socioeconomic activities across the North West.
He commended the resilience and fighting spirit of troops and urged them to sustain the operational momentum.
Members of the public were equally encouraged to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies, as the Joint Task Force remains resolute in its mission to restore lasting peace and security across the region.
