By Joy Yesufu
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Fansan Yamma have neutralised three suspected terrorists during an ambush operation in Katsina State.
The operation was carried out along the Turare–Kitibawa–Kuka-Mai Damusa Road in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area following intelligence reports on the movement of fleeing terrorists in the area.
The development was disclosed on Sunday by security analyst Zagazola Makama in a post on X, citing military sources.
According to the report, troops of the 17 Brigade deployed at the Forward Operating Base, Federal University Dutsin-Ma, launched the operation as part of ongoing offensives against terrorists and other criminal elements operating in Katsina State.
The sources said the troops had taken strategic positions along the route after receiving intelligence indicating that suspected terrorists were escaping from the Matazu axis due to intensified military pressure.
“At about 9:40 p.m. on May 9, troops successfully ambushed the terrorists while they were attempting to flee ongoing military operations in the area,” the source reportedly stated.
During the encounter, three suspected terrorists were killed, while troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, a magazine loaded with three rounds of ammunition, one motorcycle, three cutlasses, assorted charms, and N3,500 cash.
Military authorities described the operation as part of sustained efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and restore peace and security across Katsina State and neighbouring communities.
Operation Fansan Yamma is one of the ongoing military operations targeting armed groups, bandits, and terrorists across the North-West region.
