6 Security Killed, Two Bandits Warlords and Others Escaped with Gunshot in Zamfara Ambush

From Abdullahi Abdulrahaman

The Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY), Joint Task Force North West, have demonstrated exceptional bravery, professionalism, and resilience following a terrorist ambush along the Bingi, Kekun Waje, Gusau Road in Zamfara State.

The media information officer of OPFY Captain David Adewusi said, the ambush followed a series of successful offensive operations conducted in the last three days.

Adewusi said, the troops of Sector 2 OPFY, in conjunction with the OPFY Mobile Strike Team and DIA Tactical Support Team, carried out coordinated raids, ambushes, and fighting patrols across Birnin Magaji and Anka areas of the State.

Adewusi further said, the operations lead to the arrest of three suspects Isiya Kwakwatawa, Ibrahim Dan Musulu, and Makau Lamba Goma while four terrorists were neutralised and others fled into the forest.

A statement by the Media Information officer of the OPFY listed the items recovered which included 1 PKT machine gun, 5 AK-47 rifles, 3 Ak 47 magazines, others are rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, Baofeng radios and 3 motorcycles.

“Regrettably, five soldiers and one police officer paid the supreme sacrifice during the encounter. Adewusi said.

Adewusi said, the reinforcement after receiving the distress call on the ambush was personally led by the Commander 1 Brigade and this underscores the high level of coordination and commitment within the operation.

The OPFY Mobile Strike Team, in conjunction with troops of 1 Brigade Quick Reaction Force from Forward Operating Bases Kanoma and Kekun Waje, swiftly mobilised to the scene and engaged the terrorists.

“The combined force mounted a robust counter-ambush which forced the terrorists to withdraw, with credible intelligence indicating that notorious bandits kingpin Janwuya and Alhaji Bello the 2iC to Kachalla Soja seriously injured during the encounter and some of the fleeing elements sustained gunshot injuries. The statement read.

The OPFY assures the public that the situation is under control and remains fully committed to protecting lives and properties of innocent citizens while sustaining pressure on terrorist elements, and restoring lasting peace across the Joint Operations Area.