SAA event in Nigeria on Sun 19th April 2026

Troops neutralise 3 terrorists, recover rifles and motorcycles in Babbangida fighting patrol By: Zagazola Makama Troops of 233 Battalion, operating in the Babbangida general area of Yobe state, in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have neutralised three terrorists during a fighting patrol operation in Nanewa village. Military sources said the operation was conducted at about 5:30 p.m. on April 19 when troops on patrol in the area made contact with an ambush laid by suspected terrorists lying in wait along the route. The patrol team, however, successfully fought through the ambush and engaged the assailants in a gun duel, resulting in the neutralisation of three terrorists. Following the encounter, troops recovered three AK-47 rifles and five motorcycles abandoned by the fleeing attackers. The operation was completed without casualties to friendly forces, while the patrol team later returned safely to base at about 7:15 p.m. Security sources described the general situation in the area as calm but unpredictable, noting that troops’ morale and operational efficiency remain high. They added that sustained patrols and clearance operations were ongoing to deny terrorist elements freedom of movement within the theatre.