Operation FANSAN YAMMA: Troops thwart terrorist attack, recover AK-47, arrest suspect in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have thwarted a suspected terrorist movement, recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition, and arrested a suspected criminal during separate operations in Kaduna State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the operations were conducted between Sept. 23 and 24, 2026, as troops sustained clearance operations to disrupt terrorist and criminal activities across the Joint Operations Area.
On Sept. 23, troops of Sector 1, acting on credible intelligence about the movement of suspected terrorists through the bushes around Rijana in Kachia Local Government Area, swiftly mobilised to the area and laid an ambush.
The troops engaged the terrorists after sighting them, forcing the suspects to flee into the surrounding terrain.
During a follow-up exploitation of the area, the troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, one magazine loaded with 13 rounds of ammunition, one magazine carrier and a military jungle hat, among other items.
In a separate operation the same day, troops conducted a clearance operation at Awom village in Kachia LGA to deny terrorists and other criminal elements access to safe havens within the community.
During the operation, the troops arrested a suspected criminal identified as Jacob, who was found in possession of one fabricated pistol and seven rounds of ammunition.
The suspect remains in military custody for further investigation.
The Theatre Command commended the troops for their vigilance, professionalism and prompt response during the operations.
It said the troops would sustain offensive and clearance operations aimed at disrupting terrorist activities, denying criminal elements freedom of action and protecting communities within the Joint Operations Area
