Troops foil multiple terrorist attacks in Katsina, Kebbi, Zamfara
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMAN (OPFY) have conducted several operations across the North-West theatre, foiling terrorist attacks and recovering items in Katsina, Kebbi and Zamfara States.
Zagazola reports that troops of 17 Brigade FOB Mabai in Kankara LGA ambushed terrorists near Gatakawa village, recovering a motorcycle and a mobile phone.
In a related development, troops of FOB Danmusa responded to an ambush on personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) near Danmusa Forest. The soldiers assisted in repelling the attack, but one NSCDC operative sustained gunshot wounds and later died at Danmusa General Hospital.
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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 can confirmed that military operations was still on-going amidst peace accord with top bandits Leaders in the North West.
