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SAA event in Nigeria on Wed 4th March 2026

4th March 2026

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Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA neutralise two terrorists, recover weapons in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 17 Brigade, Operation FANSAN YANMA of the Nigerian Army, on March 4, 2026, successfully engaged terrorists during clearance operations at notorious hideouts in Barkishi Maiha Gumma, Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that In the ensuing gun battle, the troops overpowered the terrorists, neutralising two insurgents and recovering one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, four rounds of ammunition, a motorcycle, a matchete, a Tecno phone, and two extra phone batteries.

There were no casualties among the troops.

The sources said that the General Officer Commanding 8 Division and Commander, Sector 2 Joint Task Force (North West), Maj. Gen. Paul Koughna, commended the troops for their bravery and urged continued operations to completely eliminate terrorist threats in the region.

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