The joint taskforce North West, operation Fansan Yamma in collaboration with Zamfara State Community Protection guard has killed two bandits, recovered PKT machine gun, one AK-47 rifle, a magazine, and 3 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition in the state.
In a statement issued on Thursday evening in Gusau, Zamfara state by the Coordinator Joint Media Coordination Centre Operation Fansan Yamma Lt. Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi said the success was recorded at Bambaran village in Anka local government area in the state.
The statement reads in part; “Troops of Forward Operating Base Anka under 1 Brigade in the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma Theatre in collaboration with Zamfara State Community Protection Guard (ZSCPG) and local vigilantes conducted fighting patrol to Bambaran Village, Anka Local Government Area and had encounter with terrorists”.
“As a result, 2 terrorists were neutralised while items recovered from the terrorists include a PKT machine gun, one AK-47 rifle, a magazine, and 3 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
“This successful operation underscores the collaborative efforts between the military and other security forces in the Operation Fansan Yamma Theatre of Operations towards ensuring safety within Zamfara State and the North West Zone at large”.
He assured that Operation Fansan Yamma remains dedicated to eliminating threats to peace and stability in the North West, striving to protect the lives and property of residents as operations continue across the zone.
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