Troops foil suspected terrorists attack in Zamfara, recover weapons

Troops of the 8 Division Garrison, Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, person foiled an attempted onslaught by suspected terrorists successful Zamfara State, recovering weapons, motorcycles and different items during the operation.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops, acting connected credible intelligence, intercepted the suspected terrorists who were reportedly moving towards Kwanar Jollof successful Jangeru Village, located successful Shinkafi Local Government Area.

According to the sources, the troops strategically positioned themselves on the suspected way and laid an ambush for the assailants.

“Upon sighting the terrorists, the troops engaged them with a dense measurement of fire, forcing them to wantonness their ngo and fly into the surrounding area,” a information root disclosed.

Items recovered from the country included 1 PKT battle weapon, ammunition, 2 motorcycles, chains suspected to person been intended for abducted victims, and 8 pairs of subject uniforms.

Security sources said the betterment of subject uniforms raised concerns that the suspected terrorists whitethorn person planned to disguise themselves during the operation.

“The palmy cognition disrupted the terrorists’ plans to onslaught the country and further demonstrates the effectiveness of intelligence-led subject operations,” different root said.