Troops of the Nigerian Army have repelled repeated terrorist attacks on communities in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State, with air operations reportedly killing scores of the assailants.
The military also announced the killing of a suspected terrorist in Kaduna State and the recovery of weapons, motorcycles and other items during separate operations across the North-West.
The operations were carried out on November 14, 2026, by troops of the Joint Task Force, North-West, under Operation Fansan Yamma.
The Nigerian Army disclosed this in a statement published on its official Facebook page on Sunday.
According to the statement, troops deployed in Sector 2 responded to attacks by armed men riding motorcycles on Wuya and Yarzabia communities in Anka LGA.
The soldiers reportedly engaged the attackers with superior firepower, forcing them to withdraw.
However, the assailants later regrouped and launched another offensive but were again repelled by the troops.
The Army said additional personnel were deployed to strengthen security in the affected areas and neighbouring communities.
“Reinforcements subsequently arrived and extended operations to adjoining communities, while troops sustained aggressive patrols to reassure residents and prevent further terrorist incursions,” the statement said.
The Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma also provided aerial support during the engagements.
According to the Army, a combat aircraft spotted suspected terrorists attempting to move a large herd of cattle, believed to have been rustled, away from the affected communities.
The aircraft subsequently carried out multiple strikes against the fleeing group.
“The terrorists were subsequently engaged in multiple air strikes, neutralising scores of terrorists,” the statement added.
In a separate operation in Kaduna State, troops of Sector 1 reportedly killed a suspected terrorist during a patrol around farmlands in Aguba Village, Kajuru Local Government Area.
The Army said the operation followed intelligence reports about suspected criminal activities in the area, leading to an encounter between the soldiers and armed individuals.
Other members of the group reportedly escaped during the exchange of gunfire.
Items recovered from the scene included two locally fabricated rifles, a mobile phone, substances suspected to be cannabis and other illicit drugs, as well as recharge cards.
The military also disclosed that troops intercepted another group of suspected terrorists along the Buruku-Kaduna Road on the same day.
The suspects reportedly fled into a nearby forest after engaging the soldiers in a gun battle, abandoning two motorcycles.
The Army said troops had continued pursuit and search operations to prevent the fleeing individuals from regrouping.
The Theatre Command commended the soldiers for their courage and determination, urging them to maintain the pressure on criminal groups operating across the region.
It also appealed to residents to provide security agencies with credible and timely information to support ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity and restore lasting peace in the North-West.
