| Submit your comments on this article |
| Africa Subsaharan |
| Military Kills 6 Terrorists, Lose 3 Soldiers in Zamfara Ambush - PRNigeria News |
| 2025-09-12 |
| [PRNIGERIA] Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have neutralised six terrorists in Zamfara State, though three soldiers sadly lost their lives during an ambush by insurgents, PRNigeria learnt. Read Also: Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred in Bungudu Local Government Area when troops of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Lilo came under heavy fire while attempting to extricate a vehicle that had become bogged down at Fegin Rama. Reinforcement troops deployed to the scene were also ambushed, sparking a fierce exchange of gunfire with the terrorists. According to the sources, the troops successfully overpowered the attackers, killing six of them and forcing others to flee. However, three soldiers paid the supreme price in the encounter. The operation underscores the intensity of ongoing military campaigns in Zamfara aimed at dismantling terrorist hideouts and halting attacks against local communities. Related: Zamfara State: 2025-08-11 Nigeria: Military says over 100 armed bandits were killed in coordinated air and ground strikes on Makakkari Forest in Zamfara Zamfara State: 2025-08-07 Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma, in collaboration with local vigilantes, have repelled a fresh bandit attack in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State Zamfara State: 2025-07-26 Troops Foil Boko Haram Attack In Borno, Kill Commander, Terrorists' Cameraman |
| Posted by:Fred |