Zamfara: Troops neutralise terrorist, recover arms in Shinkafi LGA

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of the 1 Brigade of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation FANSAN YANMA have neutralised a suspected terrorist and recovered arms during an offensive operation in Shinkafi LGA.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was carried out on March 13 by troops of CT 5, who launched a deliberate clearance mission targeting terrorist camps located at Tubali and Zangon Danmaka.

The sources said the operation followed credible intelligence on the presence of armed bandits and other criminal elements using the locations as operational hideouts.

During the operation at Tubali, troops made contact with the suspected terrorists and engaged them in a brief gun battle, forcing the criminals to flee into nearby forested areas.

“During the engagement, one terrorist was neutralised, while others escaped with possible gunshot wounds,” the source said.

Following the encounter, troops conducted exploitation of the area and recovered one AK-47 rifle, a magazine containing two rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and a motorcycle believed to belong to the fleeing terrorists.

The recovered items were secured by the troops while further search operations were carried out around the camp to ensure that no other threats remained in the vicinity.

The sources added that when troops advanced to Zangon Danmaka, no contact was made with terrorists as the suspects were believed to have fled the area ahead of the troop arrival.

However, troops maintained dominance in the general area while conducting further patrols and surveillance operations aimed at preventing the terrorists from regrouping.