Troops kill 9 terrorists, recover weapons in Katsina, Zamfara

Troops under Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have recorded a significant breakthrough in the fight against insecurity, neutralising nine terrorists, including two key kingpins, during coordinated operations in Katsina and Zamfara states.

According to reports, the military operation also led to the recovery of four AK-47 rifles and nine motorcycles believed to have been used by the insurgents in carrying out attacks.

Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Nigerian Army/Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, said in a statement that in Katsina State, troops of Forward Operating Base Fudma neutralised four terrorists and recovered two AK-47 rifles with two magazines, some quantities of ammunition, as well as two motorcycles, seven mobile phones, and the sum of one hundred and fifty-three thousand naira (N153,000).

In a separate operation in Zamfara State between May 2 and 3, 2026, troops at Forward Operating Base Bagega executed a high-stakes operation in Anka Local Government Area, resulting in the neutralisation of seven terrorists, including two notorious kingpins identified as Anaruwa and Gomina.

Following reinforcement by various combat teams and supported by precision airstrikes from the air component, the troops repelled the assault as a second wave of eight terrorists on four motorcycles was engaged, leading to the neutralisation of three terrorists and the recovery of two AK-47 rifles with loaded magazines and seven motorcycles.

“During a follow-on operation on May 3, 2026, troops encountered two additional terrorists on motorbikes in the same area who were neutralised on the spot.Troops also, lost one personnel during the operation” it said.