OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: TROOPS NEUTRALISE TERRORIST, ARREST 2 SUSPECTS, RECOVER 2 AK-47 RIFLES AND AMMUNITION IN KATSINA, SOKOTO STATES. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

 OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: TROOPS NEUTRALISE TERRORIST, ARREST 2 SUSPECTS, RECOVER 2 AK-47 RIFLES AND AMMUNITION IN KATSINA, SOKOTO STATES

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), have neutralised a terrorist and arrested two terrorists during separate operations conducted in Katsina and Sokoto States. The troops also recovered two AK-47 rifles, one motorcycles and ammunition during the operations.

On 10 November 2026, troops of Sector 1 received credible intelligence on the presence of armed terrorists at Bada’u Gora, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, who were reportedly planning to launch attacks on members of the local community. Acting on the intelligence, the troops swiftly established an ambush position along the suspected terrorists’ route. On contact, the troops engaged the terrorists, neutralising one.

Items recovered during the operation include one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, 6 rounds of ammunition, one motorcycle and 3 mobile phones. The operation was conducted without any casualties on the part of the troops.

In a separate operation on 11 November 2026, troops of Sector 2 arrested two suspected terrorists during an intelligence-led operation at Bauni Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Items recovered from the suspects include one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, 3 rounds of ammunition and the sum of ₦9,760.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects, identified as Muhammadu Ali and Umaru Ali, are father and son and are allegedly affiliated with the Lakurawa terrorist group. The suspects are currently in custody undergoing further investigation and prosecution.

Operation FANSAN YAMMA remains resolute in its commitment to rid the Joint Operations Area of terrorists and safeguard the lives and property of citizens. The general public is therefore urged to sustain its support for the troops by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities within their respective communities.

TAMUNO SINIVIE

Captain 

Acting Media Information Officer 

Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA 

12 November 2026