Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have repelled terrorist attacks on communities in Anka council area of Zamfara and killed a suspected terrorist in a separate operation in Kaduna.

In a statement on Sunday, the Nigerian Army said troops recovered two rifles, two motorcycles and other items during the operations.

“On 14 November 2026, troops of Sector 2 swiftly responded to an attack by terrorists mounted on motorcycles against Wuya and Yarzabia communities in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State,” the army said. 

“Undeterred, the terrorists regrouped and launched a second wave of attacks, but were again decisively repelled by the troops, who maintained their defensive positions,” it noted. 

According to the statement, reinforcements arrived and extended operations to adjoining communities. 

The army said its air component deployed a combat aircraft that day to provide air support to troops responding to the attacks.

During the mission, the aircraft reportedly identified a group of terrorists attempting to move a large herd of rustled cattle, forcing the army to launch multiple airstrikes that killed scores of insurgents.

In a separate operation, the army said troops conducted a combat patrol on Saturday around farmlands in Aguba village, Kajuru council area of Kaduna.

“During the operation, troops encountered and engaged the terrorists in a firefight, neutralising one, while others fled in disarray.

“Subsequent exploitation of the area led to the recovery of two fabricated rifles, one mobile phone, substances suspected to be cannabis and other illicit drugs, as well as recharge cards,” it said. 

The army added that troops also conducted another operation that day along the Buruku–Kaduna Road. It said the troops encountered armed terrorists and engaged them in a firefight, forcing the attackers to flee and abandon two motorcycles.