Several terrorists killed as troops launch fighting patrol in Zamfara

Several terrorists have been killed after troops carried out a fighting patrol operation in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The operation, according to a post shared on X on Saturday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama, was conducted by troops of the 1 Brigade Quick Reaction Force (QRF) under Operation FANSAN YANMA.

The troops reportedly acted on intelligence about the presence of terrorists around Yan Doto village on May 22 at about 10:00 a.m.

Security sources said the soldiers quickly moved into the area and made contact with suspected terrorists at Yanware community.

During the exchange of gunfire that followed, several of the terrorists were killed, while others escaped with injuries.

After the clash, the troops carried out a search of the surrounding area, but no further contact was made with the fleeing suspects.