Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team, have successfully recovered a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The operation was conducted on August 7, 2026, following a report of a suspected IED planted along a road in the Jabanda area of Zurmi LGA.
According to military sources, troops of CSI Battalion VI/CT 2, Joint Task Force North-West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, deployed at Forward Operating Base Kaura Namoda, moved to Jabanda Village alongside an EOD team of the Nigeria Police Force and personnel of the 1 Brigade Quick Reaction Force.
The security team located and successfully cleared and recovered the suspected explosive device at a point along the affected route.
Following the successful operation, the road was declared safe and reopened to motorists, restoring normal movement along the route.
The development highlights the continued collaboration among security agencies under Operation FANSAN YAMMA to detect and neutralise explosive threats and ensure the safety of residents and road users across the North-West.
