Troops conducting fighting patrols under Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY) have neutralised three terrorists and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during an operation in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Sources disclosed on Wednesday that the operation was carried out in the early hours of the day as troops intensified clearance operations against terrorist elements operating within the state.
According to the sources, the troops embarked on the fighting patrol at about 5:30 a.m., covering Birnin Tsaba, Tsanu and Dumburum villages during the operation.
The sources said contact was established with terrorists at Dumburum village, leading to a gun battle between troops and the armed elements.
“During the encounter, troops neutralised three terrorists and recovered several weapons and ammunition,” the sources said.
Items recovered from the operation included one AK-47 rifle, one SK-21 A1 machine gun, one locally fabricated handgun, six AK-47 magazines and one FN rifle magazine.
The troops also recovered 123 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 179 rounds of 12.7 x 108mm ammunition on links and 269 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition.
Military sources added that no casualty was recorded among the troops during the operation.
The sources said troops had continued aggressive patrols and clearance operations across troubled communities to deny terrorists freedom of movement and restore security in the affected areas.
They added that the general security situation within the operational area remained under control, while efforts to track fleeing terrorists were ongoing.
By: Zagazola Makama
