Troops recover weapons, rescue injured civilian in Zamfara operations
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have recovered weapons and rescued an injured civilian during clearance and response operations in Maru and Maradun Local Government Areas of Zamfara State.
Sources said troops of 1 Brigade conducted exploitation operations at about 10:15 a.m. on March 27 across Magami, Yartasha, Yargaladima, Mashayanzaki, Hanutara and Dansadau communities.
The source explained that the operation followed an earlier attack on troops at Yatashi Sahabi community in Maru LGA, aimed at dominating the general area and denying terrorists freedom of action.
“During the exploitation, troops recovered one QJC anti-aircraft gun l, one AK-47 rifle and a burnt Hilux vehicle,” the source said.
The source further disclosed that at about 2:30 p.m., troops deployed at Forward Operating Base Maradun, alongside Community Protection Guards (CPGs), responded to intelligence on terrorists blocking the Randa–Magamin Didi road in Maradun LGA.
“However, the terrorists fled before troops arrived at the scene.
Troops rescued one civilian who sustained injuries during the incident and evacuated the victim to General Hospital Maradun for medical attention,” he said.
According to the source, troops have continued to dominate the affected areas with aggressive patrols to deter further terrorist activities.
