Nigerian Armed Forces troops have carried out several operations across the North-West theatre, preventing terrorist attacks and recovering items in Katsina, Kebbi, and Zamfara States
Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insurgency and Security Analyst, disclosed that 17 Brigade FOB Mabai troops in Kankara LGA launched a successful ambush on terrorists near Gatakawa village, confiscating a motorcycle and a mobile phone.
In a related incident, FOB Danmusa troops responded to an ambush on NSCDC personnel near Danmusa Forest, providing assistance in repelling the attack. Tragically, an NSCDC operative sustained fatal gunshot wounds and died at Danmusa General Hospital.
Also, troops of 8 Division Garrison engaged terrorists at Ungushi village in Kebbe LGA, forcing them to flee. One civilian sustained a gunshot wound and was evacuated to Kebbe General Hospital.
Elsewhere, in Augie LGA of Kebbi State, troops in conjunction with NSCDC, responded to terrorist activity in Tunga Dade, Mera village. The terrorists carted away a motorcycle before fleeing. Troops pursued them but made no contact.
In Zamfara State, troops of 1 Brigade Team 7 on patrol at Mararaba Kyeware in Tsafe LGA pursued terrorists. On their return, the patrol team was ambushed around Kuka.
The soldiers fought through the ambush, with two sustaining gunshot wounds. They were evacuated to Tsafe General Hospital for stabilisation and later moved to 1 Brigade Medical Centre.
Zagazola further confirmed that military operations remained ongoing amidst a peace agreement with prominent bandit leaders in the North West.
