Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have killed scores of terrorists during a coordinated air and ground offensive targeting the camps of four notorious terrorist kingpins—Najaja, Dogo Gide, Nasanda and Buba Oris—in Anka and Bukkuyum Local Government Areas of Zamfara State . The operation was launched after intelligence indicated that hundreds of armed fighters had assembled along the Bayarzaki riverline under the command of the four leaders, reportedly preparing coordinated attacks across parts of Zamfara and neighbouring states . In response, troops carried out precision airstrikes on terrorist positions at Barayan Zaki and key crossing points along the Bayarzaki Riverline, while personnel of the 8 Division Strike Force laid ambushes and conducted ground exploitation operations to intercept the fleeing terrorists .
The coordinated assault disrupted the terrorists' movement, forcing them to retreat towards Barayan Zaki while attempting to cross the Gummi–Anka Main Supply Route . Troops pursued the fleeing fighters, leading to a fierce gun battle at Kombo High Ground along the Anka–Gummi road in Bukkuyum Local Government Area . Military sources said soldiers overwhelmed the terrorists with sustained firepower, killing scores of them and forcing the survivors to flee into nearby forests . During follow-up clearance operations on July 26, troops recovered 13 rounds of PKT machine gun ammunition and one machine gun round while maintaining patrols to prevent the terrorists from regrouping . One soldier sustained injuries during the operation and was evacuated to the General Hospital in Anka for treatment .
The offensive marks another significant blow to armed groups operating in Zamfara and reflects the military's continued push to disrupt their networks and deny them safe havens . The latest operation is regarded as another significant setback for some of the region's most wanted terrorist commanders, including Dogo Gide, as security forces sustain pressure to restore stability across Zamfara and neighbouring states . Military sources said Operation FANSAN YAMMA continues to intensify intelligence-led air and ground operations across the North-West to dismantle terrorist networks, restrict the movement of bandit leaders and prevent attacks on communities and security formations . The military has urged residents to continue providing timely and credible intelligence to support ongoing security efforts, emphasizing that community cooperation remains critical to the success of counter-terrorism operations .
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