Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma have killed several suspected terrorists during a military operation in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The incident was reported in a post shared on X on Thursday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama.
According to the post, the operation took place on Wednesday at about 7:50 pm, when soldiers from the 1 Brigade Combat Team 5 encountered armed men while advancing from Dole Moriki towards Kagara Forest.
Security sources said the troops came under fire from the suspected fighters and immediately engaged them in a fierce exchange.
The soldiers reportedly overpowered the group with superior firepower, resulting in the killing of several terrorists, while others escaped into nearby forest areas.
“The terrorists were forced to abandon their positions and flee after they were overwhelmed during the encounter,” a source said.
After the operation, troops searched the area and recovered five motorcycles abandoned by the fleeing suspects. One additional motorcycle was also destroyed on the spot.