Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Residents of Gummi town in Zamfara State poured into the streets on Thursday, 9 July 2026, to celebrate troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, following a major operational success against terrorists in the area, marking a significant turning point in the military's sustained offensive against banditry in the North-West region. Eyewitnesses said the jubilant crowd gathered as soldiers arrived in town with logistics recovered from terrorists after a successful counter-ambush operation that reportedly left more than 100 terrorists neutralised. The recovered items, including eight motorcycles used by the armed groups for movement during attacks on communities, were transported on an Armoured Personnel Carrier to the Headquarters of Operation FANSAN YAMMA in Gummi.
Residents were seen cheering, waving at the troops and applauding their efforts as the convoy entered the military base, with many expressing appreciation for the soldiers' courage and sacrifices in the ongoing fight against banditry in the North West. The spontaneous celebration by residents is seen as a reflection of growing public confidence in the military's sustained offensive against terrorists and bandits across Zamfara and neighbouring states. Security sources told counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama that the successful operation dealt a significant blow to the criminal networks operating in the area, disrupting their mobility and logistical capabilities.
Military authorities reaffirmed that Operation FANSAN YAMMA remains committed to sustaining offensive operations aimed at dismantling terrorist enclaves, denying criminal elements freedom of movement, and restoring lasting peace across the North West. The success in Gummi follows a series of coordinated operations by the Joint Task Force North West. In the days leading up to the celebration, the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA intercepted an estimated 300 terrorists moving on motorcycles from the Sunke-Kumbo axis towards the Bayazaki riverine area en route to Gummi. The precision airstrikes, followed by ground operations, resulted in the neutralisation of dozens of terrorists and the destruction of their logistics.
Troops of Sector 2 had earlier foiled a planned terrorist attack on Gamdanda Village in Gummi Local Government Area, acting on intelligence and laying an ambush on the outskirts of the community. The sustained offensive has also led to the neutralisation of a notorious terrorist commander identified as Alhaji Tukur, a younger brother of the terrorist kingpin Alhaji Shehu Bagiwaye, during a separate operation in the region. The Joint Task Force acknowledged the continued support and actionable intelligence provided by residents, describing community cooperation as critical to the success of ongoing operations.
As the troops continue their clearance and exploitation operations to pursue fleeing terrorists and consolidate operational gains, the people of Gummi and surrounding communities are hoping that the recent successes will translate into lasting peace and a return to normal life in a region long terrorised by banditry and violence. The celebration in Gummi stands as a powerful testament to the growing partnership between security forces and local communities in the fight against terrorism and banditry in Nigeria's North-West.
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