Troops Repel Terrorist Ambush in Kaduna, Recover AK-47 Rifle and Ammunition
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have repelled a terrorist ambush and recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during a fighting patrol in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 10:00 a.m. on July 20, when troops of the 2 Nigerian Mobile Force (2 NMF), operating within Sector 1 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, came under attack by suspected terrorists at Abrom Village.
The sources said the terrorists launched a surprise ambush on the patrol, but the troops responded with superior firepower, successfully fighting through the attack and forcing the assailants to retreat into the surrounding bush.
Following the encounter, the troops conducted exploitation of the area and recovered one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, and 50 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammunition, believed to have been abandoned by the fleeing terrorists.
No casualty was reported among the troops during the operation.
Military sources said follow-up operations are ongoing to track the fleeing terrorists and prevent them from regrouping, adding that sustained fighting patrols and offensive operations remain critical to denying criminal elements freedom of action across Kaduna State under Operation FANSAN YAMMA.
