Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised several terrorists and recovered weapons and ammunition during separate operations in Zamfara and Kaduna states.The operations, conducted on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, were carried out by troops of Sectors 1 and 2 of the military operation as part of efforts to disrupt terrorist activities and the movement of arms across the region.In Zamfara State, troops of Sector 2, acting on credible intelligence about the movement of terrorists from the Fakai General Area towards Kwanar Jolof and Tashar Dole in Shinkafi and Zurmi Local Government Areas, ambushed the terrorists at Kwanar Jolof.According to the Media Information Officer of JTF North West Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt Col Aliyu Danja, the troops engaged the terrorists and “neutralised scores of them,” while others fled the area.He said the troops recovered one rocket-propelled grenade launcher, one RPG bomb, one AK-47 rifle, six AK-47 magazines, 106 rounds of ammunition and a motorcycle, among other items.In a separate operation in Kaduna State, troops of Sector 1 intercepted a vehicle at a snap checkpoint along the Saulawa-Zaria Road.Related NewsTerrorist surrenders with RPG launcher, explosive in BornoGombe seeks NHRC partnership to tackle rights violationsArmy rescues retired general’s wife hours after Abuja abductionDanja said one of the passengers resisted the search of his bag and attempted to escape after he was compelled to open it, prompting troops to pursue and neutralise him.He added that a subsequent search of the bag uncovered 793 rounds of ammunition concealed inside garri.“The vehicle and its driver are currently in military custody for further investigation,” he said.The military spokesman said the operations were part of the sustained offensive by Operation Fansan Yamma to dismantle terrorist networks, disrupt the flow of arms and ammunition and deny terrorists freedom of action across the Joint Operations Area.He said troops remained committed to restoring lasting peace and security in communities affected by terrorism across the North-West.“Troops remain resolute in the fight against terrorism and committed to the restoration of lasting peace across affected communities,” Danja said. The operations, conducted on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, were carried out by troops of Sectors 1 and 2 of the military operation as part of efforts to disrupt terrorist activities and the movement of arms across the region.In Zamfara State, troops of Sector 2, acting on credible intelligence about the movement of terrorists from the Fakai General Area towards Kwanar Jolof and Tashar Dole in Shinkafi and Zurmi Local Government Areas, ambushed the terrorists at Kwanar Jolof.According to the Media Information Officer of JTF North West Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt Col Aliyu Danja, the troops engaged the terrorists and “neutralised scores of them,” while others fled the area.He said the troops recovered one rocket-propelled grenade launcher, one RPG bomb, one AK-47 rifle, six AK-47 magazines, 106 rounds of ammunition and a motorcycle, among other items.In a separate operation in Kaduna State, troops of Sector 1 intercepted a vehicle at a snap checkpoint along the Saulawa-Zaria Road.Related NewsTerrorist surrenders with RPG launcher, explosive in BornoGombe seeks NHRC partnership to tackle rights violationsArmy rescues retired general’s wife hours after Abuja abductionDanja said one of the passengers resisted the search of his bag and attempted to escape after he was compelled to open it, prompting troops to pursue and neutralise him.He added that a subsequent search of the bag uncovered 793 rounds of ammunition concealed inside garri.“The vehicle and its driver are currently in military custody for further investigation,” he said.The military spokesman said the operations were part of the sustained offensive by Operation Fansan Yamma to dismantle terrorist networks, disrupt the flow of arms and ammunition and deny terrorists freedom of action across the Joint Operations Area.He said troops remained committed to restoring lasting peace and security in communities affected by terrorism across the North-West.“Troops remain resolute in the fight against terrorism and committed to the restoration of lasting peace across affected communities,” Danja said. In Zamfara State, troops of Sector 2, acting on credible intelligence about the movement of terrorists from the Fakai General Area towards Kwanar Jolof and Tashar Dole in Shinkafi and Zurmi Local Government Areas, ambushed the terrorists at Kwanar Jolof.According to the Media Information Officer of JTF North West Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt Col Aliyu Danja, the troops engaged the terrorists and “neutralised scores of them,” while others fled the area.He said the troops recovered one rocket-propelled grenade launcher, one RPG bomb, one AK-47 rifle, six AK-47 magazines, 106 rounds of ammunition and a motorcycle, among other items.In a separate operation in Kaduna State, troops of Sector 1 intercepted a vehicle at a snap checkpoint along the Saulawa-Zaria Road.Related NewsTerrorist surrenders with RPG launcher, explosive in BornoGombe seeks NHRC partnership to tackle rights violationsArmy rescues retired general’s wife hours after Abuja abductionDanja said one of the passengers resisted the search of his bag and attempted to escape after he was compelled to open it, prompting troops to pursue and neutralise him.He added that a subsequent search of the bag uncovered 793 rounds of ammunition concealed inside garri.“The vehicle and its driver are currently in military custody for further investigation,” he said.The military spokesman said the operations were part of the sustained offensive by Operation Fansan Yamma to dismantle terrorist networks, disrupt the flow of arms and ammunition and deny terrorists freedom of action across the Joint Operations Area.He said troops remained committed to restoring lasting peace and security in communities affected by terrorism across the North-West.“Troops remain resolute in the fight against terrorism and committed to the restoration of lasting peace across affected communities,” Danja said. According to the Media Information Officer of JTF North West Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt Col Aliyu Danja, the troops engaged the terrorists and “neutralised scores of them,” while others fled the area.He said the troops recovered one rocket-propelled grenade launcher, one RPG bomb, one AK-47 rifle, six AK-47 magazines, 106 rounds of ammunition and a motorcycle, among other items.In a separate operation in Kaduna State, troops of Sector 1 intercepted a vehicle at a snap checkpoint along the Saulawa-Zaria Road.Related NewsTerrorist surrenders with RPG launcher, explosive in BornoGombe seeks NHRC partnership to tackle rights violationsArmy rescues retired general’s wife hours after Abuja abductionDanja said one of the passengers resisted the search of his bag and attempted to escape after he was compelled to open it, prompting troops to pursue and neutralise him.He added that a subsequent search of the bag uncovered 793 rounds of ammunition concealed inside garri.“The vehicle and its driver are currently in military custody for further investigation,” he said.The military spokesman said the operations were part of the sustained offensive by Operation Fansan Yamma to dismantle terrorist networks, disrupt the flow of arms and ammunition and deny terrorists freedom of action across the Joint Operations Area.He said troops remained committed to restoring lasting peace and security in communities affected by terrorism across the North-West.“Troops remain resolute in the fight against terrorism and committed to the restoration of lasting peace across affected communities,” Danja said. He said the troops recovered one rocket-propelled grenade launcher, one RPG bomb, one AK-47 rifle, six AK-47 magazines, 106 rounds of ammunition and a motorcycle, among other items.In a separate operation in Kaduna State, troops of Sector 1 intercepted a vehicle at a snap checkpoint along the Saulawa-Zaria Road.Related NewsTerrorist surrenders with RPG launcher, explosive in BornoGombe seeks NHRC partnership to tackle rights violationsArmy rescues retired general’s wife hours after Abuja abductionDanja said one of the passengers resisted the search of his bag and attempted to escape after he was compelled to open it, prompting troops to pursue and neutralise him.He added that a subsequent search of the bag uncovered 793 rounds of ammunition concealed inside garri.“The vehicle and its driver are currently in military custody for further investigation,” he said.The military spokesman said the operations were part of the sustained offensive by Operation Fansan Yamma to dismantle terrorist networks, disrupt the flow of arms and ammunition and deny terrorists freedom of action across the Joint Operations Area.He said troops remained committed to restoring lasting peace and security in communities affected by terrorism across the North-West.“Troops remain resolute in the fight against terrorism and committed to the restoration of lasting peace across affected communities,” Danja said. In a separate operation in Kaduna State, troops of Sector 1 intercepted a vehicle at a snap checkpoint along the Saulawa-Zaria Road.Related NewsTerrorist surrenders with RPG launcher, explosive in BornoGombe seeks NHRC partnership to tackle rights violationsArmy rescues retired general’s wife hours after Abuja abductionDanja said one of the passengers resisted the search of his bag and attempted to escape after he was compelled to open it, prompting troops to pursue and neutralise him.He added that a subsequent search of the bag uncovered 793 rounds of ammunition concealed inside garri.“The vehicle and its driver are currently in military custody for further investigation,” he said.The military spokesman said the operations were part of the sustained offensive by Operation Fansan Yamma to dismantle terrorist networks, disrupt the flow of arms and ammunition and deny terrorists freedom of action across the Joint Operations Area.He said troops remained committed to restoring lasting peace and security in communities affected by terrorism across the North-West.“Troops remain resolute in the fight against terrorism and committed to the restoration of lasting peace across affected communities,” Danja said. Danja said one of the passengers resisted the search of his bag and attempted to escape after he was compelled to open it, prompting troops to pursue and neutralise him.He added that a subsequent search of the bag uncovered 793 rounds of ammunition concealed inside garri.“The vehicle and its driver are currently in military custody for further investigation,” he said.The military spokesman said the operations were part of the sustained offensive by Operation Fansan Yamma to dismantle terrorist networks, disrupt the flow of arms and ammunition and deny terrorists freedom of action across the Joint Operations Area.He said troops remained committed to restoring lasting peace and security in communities affected by terrorism across the North-West.“Troops remain resolute in the fight against terrorism and committed to the restoration of lasting peace across affected communities,” Danja said. He added that a subsequent search of the bag uncovered 793 rounds of ammunition concealed inside garri.“The vehicle and its driver are currently in military custody for further investigation,” he said.The military spokesman said the operations were part of the sustained offensive by Operation Fansan Yamma to dismantle terrorist networks, disrupt the flow of arms and ammunition and deny terrorists freedom of action across the Joint Operations Area.He said troops remained committed to restoring lasting peace and security in communities affected by terrorism across the North-West.“Troops remain resolute in the fight against terrorism and committed to the restoration of lasting peace across affected communities,” Danja said. “The vehicle and its driver are currently in military custody for further investigation,” he said.The military spokesman said the operations were part of the sustained offensive by Operation Fansan Yamma to dismantle terrorist networks, disrupt the flow of arms and ammunition and deny terrorists freedom of action across the Joint Operations Area.He said troops remained committed to restoring lasting peace and security in communities affected by terrorism across the North-West.“Troops remain resolute in the fight against terrorism and committed to the restoration of lasting peace across affected communities,” Danja said. The military spokesman said the operations were part of the sustained offensive by Operation Fansan Yamma to dismantle terrorist networks, disrupt the flow of arms and ammunition and deny terrorists freedom of action across the Joint Operations Area.He said troops remained committed to restoring lasting peace and security in communities affected by terrorism across the North-West.“Troops remain resolute in the fight against terrorism and committed to the restoration of lasting peace across affected communities,” Danja said. He said troops remained committed to restoring lasting peace and security in communities affected by terrorism across the North-West.“Troops remain resolute in the fight against terrorism and committed to the restoration of lasting peace across affected communities,” Danja said. “Troops remain resolute in the fight against terrorism and committed to the restoration of lasting peace across affected communities,” Danja said.