Troops Kill 2 Terrorist Bosses and 9 Others, Foil Attacks in Zamfara, Katsina — Army

Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, foiled planned terrorist attacks in Zamfara and Katsina states, killing 9 terrorists including 2 notorious kingpins and recovering 4 AK-47 rifles and 9 motorcycles in operations conducted between 1 and 3 May 2026.
The Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8th Division/Sector 2, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, disclosed this in a statement issued in Gusau on Sunday.
He said 4 bandits were killed along Turare Yantumaki road. “In Katsina State, troops from Forward Operating Base Fudma, while on combat patrol, encountered terrorists along Turare Yantumaki road in Dutsima LGA.
“In the ensuing firefight, the troops neutralized 4 terrorists and recovered 2 AK-47 rifles with 2 magazines and some quantities of ammunition,” Osoba said.
He said the troops also recovered were 2 motorcycles, 7 mobile phones and N153,000 cash. “In Zamfara, troops from Forward Operating Base Bagega carried out a high-risk operation in Anka LGA between 2 and 3 May, killing 5 terrorists, including 2 notorious kingpins identified as Anaruwa and Gomina.
“Anaruwa was the younger brother of Kachalla Idi Aiki, a known terrorist commander,” he said.
He added that troops engaged terrorists along Bagega Anka Road. Four armed terrorists on 2 motorcycles retreated and abandoned their bikes.
The terrorists regrouped and launched a counterattack against FOB Bagega. After reinforcements and precision air strikes from the air component, the troops repelled the assault. Troops recovered 2 AK-47 rifles with loaded magazines and 7 motorcycles during the exploitation.
“On May 3, troops encountered 2 more terrorists on motorbikes in the same area and neutralized them on the spot.
“Tragically, one soldier paid the ultimate sacrifice during the operation,” Lt. Col. Osoba said.
He added that troops have “consolidated their presence in Bagega, maintaining dominance over the area to prevent further threats.”
“The military has urged vigilance. Operation FANSAN YAMMA reaffirms its commitment to the protection of citizens and urges the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to security agencies,” he said.