Acting on verified intelligence, troops from the 8 Division’s Sector 2 (Operation FANSAN YAMMA) launched the assault on January 31, 2026, targeting a large gathering of bandits plotting attacks on villages and military supply lines. Surveillance teams, backed by aerial support from the Nigerian Air Force, pinpointed the camp before ground forces moved in.
Despite attempts by the militants to outmaneuver the advancing troops, their resistance crumbled under coordinated strikes. The camp was left in ruins, with explosives and ammunition stores destroyed in the aftermath. Air patrols continue to pursue fleeing fighters, while infantry units secure the area to prevent regrouping.
The Army confirmed casualties among its ranks, including brave soldiers lost in the firefight and a combat vehicle destroyed by enemy rocket fire. Tributes were paid to the fallen heroes, with commanders vowing to sustain operations until bandit networks across the region are fully eradicated.
This operation marks another critical blow against terrorism in Northwest Nigeria, underscoring the military’s intensified campaign to restore stability in the violence-plagued state.
