Troops ambush terrorists in Kaduna, recover ammunition

Metro Troops ambush terrorists in Kaduna, recover ammunition Published on April 23, 2026 By Matthew Atungwu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The Nigerian Army troops of 1 Division, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have successfully ambushed suspected terrorists and recovered ammunition during a clearance operation in Kaduna State. This was disclosed in a statement posted on X by a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama. Makama stressed that the operation was carried out at about 2:30 a.m. on April 21 by troops of the 312 Artillery Regiment deployed at Forward Operating Base, FOB, Kankomi. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); He added that the troops reportedly laid an ambush at Gwontu Village in Chikun Local Government Area, following credible intelligence on the movement of the bandit elements. According to him, during the encounter, the troops engaged the suspects, forcing them to flee and abandon one motorcycle and 48 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm belted ammunition. “No casualties were recorded among the troops, and the operation was described as hitch-free. “Operation FANSAN YAMMA is part of ongoing military efforts to rid the North-West region of criminal elements and restore peace in affected communities,” Makama stated. Don't Miss Adamawa govt destroys over 70 poisoned cattle You may like Troops destroy ISWAP waterway, kill scores in Lake Chad Two gunmen killed as troops launch night ambush in Plateau Troops arrest terrorists, cut off supply chain, free hostages, recover ammunition in fresh operations Troops rescue three kidnap victims in Kaduna community Troops recover anti-aircraft gun, ammunition in Borno Troops neutralise explosive device in Borno

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