Troops conducting fighting patrols under Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY) have neutralised three terrorists and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during an operation in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Sources disclosed on Wednesday that the operation was carried out in the early hours of the day as troops intensified clearance operations against terrorist elements operating within the state.
According to the sources, the troops embarked on the fighting patrol at about 5:30 a.m., covering Birnin Tsaba, Tsanu and Dumburum villages during the operation.
The sources said contact was established with terrorists at Dumburum village, leading to a gun battle between troops and the armed elements.
“During the encounter, troops neutralised three terrorists and recovered several weapons and ammunition.Continue Your, Reading. .
