From Molly Kilete, Abuja
Troops of Forward Operating Base Anka, under 1 Brigade in the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma Theatre, have killed two terrorists in Zamfara State and recovered some weapons from them.
The troops, in collaboration with the Zamfara State Community Protection Guard (ZSCPG) and local vigilantes, were said to have achieved the feat while conducting a fighting patrol to Bambaran Village, Anka Local Government Area of the state.
As a result, two terrorists were neutralised, while items recovered from the terrorists include a PKT machine gun, one AK-47 rifle, a magazine, and three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, in a statement, said: “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 added 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.