Operation FANSAN YAMMA Forces Terrorists to Retreat, Recover Arms and Livestock
Troops of Sector 2 under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have recorded fresh operational gains in ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist and bandit networks across the North West, with successful missions carried out in Sokoto and Katsina States. In Sokoto State, troops on 21 June 2026 responded swiftly to intelligence indicating an attempted infiltration of Tureta town by armed terrorists. The prompt deployment of forces disrupted the attack, forcing the assailants to abandon their plan and retreat. Following the initial contact, aerial surveillance tracked the fleeing criminals to Sulubawa Gidan Kare village, where they were found moving with abducted civilians and rustled livestock. Troops immediately launched a pursuit operation, during which the terrorists attempted to mount an ambush. Despite the attack, the soldiers overpowered the criminals with superior firepower, forcing them to disperse.
The operation led to the successful rescue of abducted victims, recovery of stolen cattle, and seizure of two motorcycles used by the suspects. In a separate operation in Katsina State on 22 June 2026, troops conducted an early morning intelligence-led raid on a suspected terrorist hideout in Matazu Local Government Area. The surprise offensive overwhelmed the occupants of the camp, resulting in the neutralisation of two terrorists, while others escaped with injuries. A follow-up search of the location led to the recovery of weapons, including a PKT machine gun, an AK-47 rifle with ammunition, motorcycles, communication equipment, and rustled livestock believed to have been used in criminal operations. Military authorities described the operations as part of sustained efforts to deny terrorist groups freedom of action and disrupt their logistics and movement across the region. They reiterated that ongoing intelligence-driven offensives will continue across the North West to dismantle remaining criminal enclaves, rescue victims, and restore lasting peace in affected communities.
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