Troopers storm bandits camp in Zamfara, kill 20 terrorists

Troops of the 8 division of the Nigerian Military working underneath sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have stormed a bandit camp in Maru native authorities space of Zamfara state, killing 20 terrorists and destroying the enclave.

A army supply revealed that the operation focused the camp of Gwaska Dan Karmi, a infamous bandit chief within the space.

The supply mentioned the offensive adopted credible intelligence that greater than 100 bandits had converged on the camp to plan coordinated assaults on communities and logistics actions.

Based on the supply, the troops carried out week-long surveillance on the placement earlier than launching the assault.

He mentioned the operation was carried out with help from the Nigerian Air Pressure, the Civilian Joint Process Pressure and native vigilantes.

The supply mentioned: “Contact was established on Jan. 31, 2026, because the terrorists superior. They engaged the troops in a fierce firefight and tried a flanking manoeuvre, however this was repelled by superior firepower.”

The supply mentioned 20 terrorists had been KILLED through the encounter, whereas a number of others escaped with gunshot wounds.

He mentioned follow-up operations had been ongoing to find out further casualties and get better extra gadgets.

The supply mentioned troops recovered assorted weapons and ammunition, bicycles, meals provides, medical medication, clothes, detergents and different logistics supplies from the camp.

“The Gwaska Dan Karmi camp was fully destroyed,” the supply mentioned.

He added that the troops remained extremely motivated, with their fight effectivity described as sturdy and unwavering.