Troops of Fansan Yamma have disrupted terrorists’ logistics suppliers and arrested suspects in separate operations across Zamfara State including neutralising an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from a major road.

A statement on Saturday by Aliyu Danja, the spokesman for the operation, said the incident occurred on 7 Aug 2026.

“In a counter-Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) operation, troops of Sector 2 in conjunction with a Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, responded to a report of a suspected IED near Jabanda village, Zurmi Local Government Area,” he said. 

He stated that the team located and cleared the device, scanned the road, declared it safe and reopened to motorists. 

Mr Danja said the troops encountered terrorists at Birnin Tsaba village, Birnin Magaji Local Government Area, and engaged them, forcing a withdrawal into the bush. 

“Exploitation of the general area led to the  recovery of two motorcycles, a camouflage jungle hat, a handheld radio and other items,” he said.

In Shinkafi Local Government Area, Mr Danja said the battalion working with Mobile Police Squadron, acted on credible intelligence about terrorist activity around Kwanar Jolof. 

“Troops engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to withdraw in disarray. A follow-up search of the area recovered a motorcycle, a pair of camouflage uniforms, a camouflage vest and a jungle hat, among other items,” he said.

According to him, troops on patrol near Maradun intercepted a terrorist collaborator and logistics vendor, a 35-year-old Lawali Dan Alo. 

“A search of his bag, which he had claimed held food items, turned up over Five Million Naira  (₦5.302 million) in cash and a mobile phone,” he stated. 

The spokesman noted that preliminary interrogation showed the suspect was allegedly delivering the funds on behalf of a terrorist leader to another individual, Kasimu Garba, who was arrested at his residence. 

He added the suspects are in custody for further investigation.