TROOPS THWART TERRORISTS' PLOT TO CAUSE HAVOC IN ZAMFARA, KATSINA, NEUTRALIZE 9 TERRORISTS INCLUDING 2 KINGPINS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

 TROOPS THWART TERRORISTS' PLOT TO CAUSE HAVOC IN ZAMFARA, KATSINA, NEUTRALIZE 9 TERRORISTS INCLUDING  2 KINGPINS

Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA in a series of operations conducted between 1–3 May 2026 in  successfully neutralized 9 terrorists including 2 kingpins  and recovered 4 AK-47 rifles , 9  motorcycles across Katsina and Zamfara States.

In Katsina State troops  of Forward Operating Base Fudma   while on a fighting patrol  encountered terrorists along Turare–Yantumaki Road In Dutsima LGA of Katsina State . In the ensuing firefight, the troops neutralized 4  terrorists and recovered 2 AK-47 rifles with 2 magazines and some quantities  of  ammunition as well 2 motorcycles, 7 mobile phones and the sum of One Hundred and Fifty Three Thousand Naira ( ₦153, 000) 

In a separate Operation in Zamfara State  between 2 -3 May 2026  troops at Forward Operating Base Bagega executed a high-stakes operation in Anka Local Government Area resulting in the neutralization of seven terrorists including 2  notorious kingpins identified as Anaruwa and Gomina. Anaruwa was the younger brother of Kachalla Idi Aiki, a known terrorist commander.

During the first Operation on 2 May 2026, troops of Bagega Forward Operating Base engaged terrorists along the Bagega–Anka Road in a firefight. The initial clash forced 4  armed terrorists on 2 motorcycles to retreat, abandoning their motorbikes. However, the terrorists regrouped and launched a counterattack on Forward Operating Base Bagega.

Following reinforcement by various combat teams  and supported by precision airstrike from the Air Component, the troops repelled the assault as a second wave of 8  terrorists on 4 motorcycles was engaged, resulting in the neutralization of 3 terrorists. During exploitation troops recovered 2 AK-47 rifles with loaded magazines and 7 motorcycles

During a follow-on operation on 3 May 2026 troops encountered 2  additional terrorists on motorbikes in the same area who were neutralized on the spot. Tragically, one soldier paid the ultimate sacrifice during the operation.

Troops have consolidated their presence in Bagega, maintaining dominance over the areato prevent further threats.Operation FANSAN YAMMA reaffirms its dedication to protecting citizens and urges the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to security agencies.

OLANIYI OSOBA

Lieutenant Colonel 

Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations

8 Division,  Army / Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA  

3 May 2026