Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Fansan Yamma have successfully foiled a terrorist attack in Rijau Local Government Area, Niger State.
In a statement on Wednesday, the operation’s spokesman, Captain David Adewusi, confirmed that the operation took place on July 22.
According to Adewusi, the troops intercepted and neutralised a large group of terrorists advancing from the Baban Doka axis in Maru LGA, Zamfara State, towards Ragada and Warari communities in Rijau.
Joint units from the Mariga and Zuru axes launched a coordinated assault near Inana Village, engaging the terrorists in a fierce firefight. The Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma provided crucial intelligence, surveillance, and air strikes to support the ground troops.
“Several terrorists were neutralised, and numerous motorcycles and communication equipment were recovered,” Adewusi reported.
Recovered items included two AK-47 rifles, one magazine loaded with five rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and 18 motorcycles.
The joint operation effectively disrupted the terrorists’ plans to destabilise the area and rustle livestock. However, one soldier tragically lost his life during the confrontation.
Captain Adewusi reiterated the task force’s commitment to defeating terrorist elements across the North-West and parts of North-Central Nigeria, urging the public to provide credible information to support ongoing operations.