Gov. Lawal Hails Troops’ Victory Against Bandits
Governor Dauda Lawal has commended troops of Operation Fansan Yamma for recording successes against bandits in Zamfara State. The governor praised the troops following coordinated operations conducted in Kaura Namoda and Birnin Magaji local government areas. During the operations, security forces neutralised three bandit leaders and recovered weapons, including an AK-47 rifle, a machine gun, […]
Governor Dauda Lawal has commended troops of Operation Fansan Yamma for recording successes against bandits in Zamfara State.
The governor praised the troops following coordinated operations conducted in Kaura Namoda and Birnin Magaji local government areas.
During the operations, security forces neutralised three bandit leaders and recovered weapons, including an AK-47 rifle, a machine gun, a locally fabricated handgun, seven magazines and 571 rounds of ammunition.
Lawal described the military offensive as timely and significant, especially after another successful operation carried out on May 10, 2026, in Tumfa village, Shinkafi Local Government Area.
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According to reports, troops acted on intelligence indicating that several notorious bandit leaders had gathered at a hideout to plan attacks on communities in the state.
The air component of the operation subsequently carried out a precision strike on the location, destroying the structure used by the terrorists.
The governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies with logistics and other assistance to restore peace in the state.
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