Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Fansan Yamma (JTF NW OPFY) don kill two suspected Lakurawa terrorists for Sabarumawa axis of Kebbi State. Di operation wey happen on June 27, 2026, na part of efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and improve security for Northwest region.
According to statement by Media Information Officer of Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, based on intelligence, troops of Chief of Army Staff Intervention Battalion 7 wey dey di area, set tactical ambush for di suspected route of di terrorists. Di superior combat effectiveness of di troops force di terrorists into disarray, di statement tok, adding say two armed men dem neutralize while others escape into nearby forests.
Security personnel later conduct follow-up exploitation of di area and recover weapons and operational items, including AK-47 rifles, magazines, 143 rounds of ammunition, and one motorcycle.
For separate operation, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) troops, in conjunction with Benue State Civil Protection Guard, don thwart terrorist attack on Tor Donga community for Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. Dem kill two suspected terrorists during gun battle. Items recovered include NATO ammunition, nine rounds of 9mm pistol ammunition, one ATM card, and one Moniepoint ATM card.
According to Lt. Ahmad Zubairu, Acting Media Information Officer of OPWS, Force Commander of OPWS, Maj. Gen. Moses Gara, commend di troops and Benue State Civil Protection Guard for dia swift response, noting say dia actions prevent potential significant civilian casualties and disruption of commercial activities. He laud di Benue State Civil Protection Guard for dia cooperation and commitment to eradicating criminal elements from di state.
