Troops bombard camps of notorious bandit leaders in Zamfara

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have reportedly carried out a major air and ground offensive against the camps of some notorious bandit leaders in Zamfara State.

The development was contained in a post shared on X on Monday by security analyst, Bakatsine.

According to the post, the operation targeted the camps of notorious bandit leaders, Najaja, Dogo Gide, Nasanda and Buba Oris in Anka and Bukkuyum Local Government Areas of the state.

Bakatsine said the operation followed intelligence reports indicating that hundreds of armed fighters had gathered along the Bayarzaki riverline.

He explained that the military first launched precision airstrikes on the identified locations before ground troops laid an ambush along the Gummi–Anka road to intercept the fleeing terrorists.

According to him, the troops chased the fleeing fighters to the Kombo High Ground, where a fierce gun battle reportedly took place, leaving scores of the terrorists dead.

“Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have reportedly killed scores of terrorists during a coordinated air and ground offensive targeting the camps of notorious bandit leaders Najaja, Dogo Gide, Nasanda and Buba Oris in Anka and Bukkuyum LGAs of Zamfara State.

He added that one soldier sustained injuries during the operation, while troops recovered ammunition during follow-up clearance operations in the area.

“The operation was launched after intelligence indicated that hundreds of fighters had assembled along the Bayarzaki riverline. Precision airstrikes were followed by a ground ambush along the Gummi–Anka route, with troops pursuing fleeing terrorists to Kombo High Ground, where intense fighting left many of them dead. One soldier was injured, while ammunition was recovered during subsequent clearance operations,” Bakatsine wrote.

Bakatsine described the offensive as another major setback for armed groups operating in Zamfara State, saying it reflects the military’s ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and deny them safe havens.

He also commended the troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA for their resilience, professionalism and sacrifice in the fight against terrorism, while wishing the injured soldier a speedy recovery.