Army Stormed Bandits Kingpin Gwaska Dankarami Hideout Neutralizes Scores

From Babangida Abdullahi Gusau

The Operation Fansan Yamma Troops of 8 Division operating under Sector 2 Operation Fansan Yamma In a fierce firefight have neutralised scores of bandits while other soldiers pay the supreme price.

The Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations of the Theater Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba said, the Bandits Kingpin camp of notorious bandit leader Gwaska Dan Karmi witnessed fierce gun battle.

Lt. Col. Olaniyi also said, the operation was triggered by credible intelligence revealing that over 100 bandits had gathered at the camp to coordinate large-scale attacks on local communities and military supply lines.

A statement by the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 8 Division Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Operation Fansa Yamma Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba said, the intensive surveillance, ground troops supported by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), intercepted the bandits on January 31, 2026.

Lt. Col. Olaniyi said, the fierce firefight ensued as the terrorists attempted a flanking and encircle maneuver.

However, they were overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the troops While many bandits were eliminated, others fled with gunshot wounds.

“The Camp was set ablaze before the troops withdraw. The NAF component is currently conducting interdiction missions to intercept the fleeing remnants, while ground troops maintain dominance over the area. Lt. Col. Olaniyi.

“Regrettably, some gallant soldiers paid the supreme price during the fierce encounter and one combat enabler vehicle was hit by the enemy’s Rocket Propelled Gun, which caught fire. The statement said.

Olaniyi also said, the Nigerian Army honours fallen soldiers’ sacrifice and remains determined in its mission.

“Combat efficiency remains high as troops continue to dismantle bandit networks and disrupt their supply chains across the region. The statement read.