The Nigerian Army has said that troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, OPFY have neutralised at least two bandits and recovered weapons.

The operation, according to a statement by the Coordinator Joint Media Coordination Centre, Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi happened at Bambaran village, Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara.

Abdullahi said the operation was carried out by the Forward Military Operations Base in Anka area in collaboration with other security operatives, including the Zamfara Community Protection Guard, ZSCPG and local vigilantes.

The statement added that a PKT machine gun, one AK-47 rifle, a magazine, and 3 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition were recovered from the assailants.

“This successful operation underscores the collaborative efforts between the military and other security forces in the Operation Fansan Yamma Theatre of Operations towards ensuring safety within Zamfara State and the North West Zone at large.

“Operation Fansan Yamma remains dedicated to eliminating threats to peace and stability in the North West, we are striving to protect the lives and property of residents as operations continue,” the statement added.

Troops neutralise terrorists, recover weapons in Zamfara