Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have continued
to record remarkable successes across the North-West, delivering heavy blows to
terrorist and criminal elements operating in Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto and
Zamfara States. This was disclosed by Major General Michael Onoja,
Director of Defence Media Operations, in a press released to journalists on 20 March 2026. According to the
report, troops, acting on credible intelligence, conducted coordinated
offensives that disrupted terrorist networks, neutralized several fighters and
foiled planned attacks on vulnerable communities. On 13 March 2026, troops on
fighting patrol in Tubali and Zangon Danmaka villages of Shinkafi LGA, Zamfara
State, engaged terrorists in a fierce encounter, eliminating several of them
and recovering arms, ammunition and motorcycles used for their operations. In a
separate development in Katsina State, troops along the Alikere–Yankara axis in
Faskari LGA successfully rescued four kidnapped victims who escaped from
terrorist camps, reuniting them safely with their families.
The operational momentum continued with troops
thwarting a kidnap attempt on Reverend Nuhu Anche of the Evangelical Reformed
Church of Christ in Kaduna State, forcing the attackers to flee under sustained
military pressure. Several arrests of armed suspects and collaborators were
also made across Sokoto, Kaduna and Kebbi States, further dismantling criminal
support structures. In a major inter-agency success, operatives of the DSS
intercepted a female ammunition courier in Kano with 884 rounds of 7.62mm
ammunition, highlighting the effectiveness of intelligence collaboration. On 19
March 2026, troops swiftly responded to reports of gunfire in Tungan Aliat Tato
Village in Kaduna State, forcing terrorists to abandon their mission before
apprehending one suspect with a pistol and mobile phone. Similarly, troops in
Kebbi State repelled an attack in Kumchi Baba Village, pushing the assailants
towards the Niger Republic, while follow-up clearance operations led to the arrest
of another terrorist now in custody for further action.
These achievements reflect the growing
dominance of Nigerian troops across the North-West theatre and underscore their
ability to respond swiftly to emerging threats. The consistent pressure mounted
by the military has significantly weakened terrorist networks, disrupted their
logistics chains and reduced their capacity to carry out attacks. The Armed
Forces, working closely with intelligence agencies and local stakeholders,
continue to demonstrate professionalism, courage and adaptability in the face
of evolving security challenges.
The
Armed Forces of Nigeria reassure citizens that the ongoing operations will be
sustained with renewed vigour until all criminal elements are decisively
neutralized. Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and continue to
support security agencies with timely and credible information. With the
resilience and determination of the troops, Nigerians can remain confident that
peace, security and normalcy will continue to be restored across affected
communities.