By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 1 Brigade have successfully repelled an attempted terrorist infiltration and attack on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Bukuyyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 2:45 p.m. on July 2, when suspected terrorists attempted to infiltrate and attack troops stationed at FOB Gwashi.
According to the sources, the troops responded with superior firepower, engaging the attackers in a fierce exchange of gunfire and forcing them to abandon the assault and retreat from the area.
Following the failed attack, reinforcement troops from the Forward Operating Bases at Gummi and Bukuyyum were immediately deployed to strengthen the position and support ongoing clearance operations.
The sources said troops have since intensified surveillance and domination of the general area while reinforcing defensive positions to prevent the terrorists from regrouping or launching further attacks.
No casualty was reported among the troops during the encounter.
Military sources described the swift response as a demonstration of the troops’ operational readiness and determination to deny terrorist groups freedom of action across the operational area.
They added that aggressive patrols and intelligence-driven operations are continuing to track the fleeing terrorists and sustain pressure on criminal elements operating in the state.
