Troops of the Joint Task Force, North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have repelled successive attacks by terrorists on communities in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The troops also neutralised a suspected terrorist in Kaduna State and recovered two locally made rifles, two motorcycles and other items during separate operations.
According to a statement posted on the Nigerian Army Headquarters’ Facebook page on Sunday, the operations were conducted on 14 November 2026 as part of efforts to sustain pressure on terrorist groups and restrict their movement across the North West.
The Army said troops of Sector 2 responded to an attack by motorcycle riding terrorists on Wuya and Yarzabia communities in Anka LGA. The troops engaged the attackers with superior firepower, forcing them to retreat.
The terrorists later regrouped and launched another attack but were again repelled by the troops, who maintained their defensive positions.
“Reinforcements subsequently arrived and extended operations to adjoining communities, while troops sustained aggressive patrols to reassure residents and prevent further terrorist incursions,” the statement said.
The Army added that the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma deployed a combat aircraft to support the ground troops.
It said the aircraft identified terrorists attempting to move a large herd of suspected rustled cattle away from the affected communities before carrying out multiple air strikes.
“The terrorists were subsequently engaged in multiple air strikes, neutralising scores of terrorists,” the statement added.
In a related operation in Kaduna State, troops of Sector 1 reportedly neutralised a suspected terrorist during a fighting patrol around farmlands in Aguba Village, Kajuru Local Government Area.
The statement said the operation followed credible intelligence about suspected terrorist activities in the area. The troops subsequently encountered armed men and engaged them in a firefight.
Other members of the group reportedly fled, while the troops recovered two locally made rifles, a mobile phone, substances suspected to be cannabis and other illicit drugs, as well as recharge cards.
The Army also disclosed that troops intercepted another group of armed terrorists along the Buruku to Kaduna Road on the same day.
According to the statement, the terrorists fled into a nearby forest after a gun battle with the troops, abandoning two motorcycles, which were recovered.
The troops subsequently continued pursuit and exploitation operations to prevent the fleeing suspects from regrouping.
The Theatre Command commended the troops for their resilience and fighting spirit, urging them to sustain the operational momentum.
It also called on members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies in support of efforts to restore lasting peace and security across the North West.
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