Army Intercepts Courier with 180 Explosives in Zamfara

Nigerian Army troops operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have successfully intercepted a suspected arms and explosives courier in Zamfara State, seizing 180 units of 20mm Super Power explosives. The interception took place on Friday during routine vehicle checks conducted by troops of Sector 2.

The suspect, identified as 57-year-old Sani Umar, was allegedly transporting the explosives from Gusau Local Government Area in Zamfara State to suspected terrorist elements operating in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State. According to a statement from the Nigerian Army on X, the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North West), Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, confirmed that a search of Umar’s vehicle led to the recovery of the explosives.

"The suspect, vehicle and recovered explosives are currently in custody for further investigation," the military stated. This significant seizure occurred as troops simultaneously engaged in offensive operations against terrorist elements in the Birnin Magaji Local Government Area. During these operations, troops reportedly killed two suspected terrorists and recovered weapons and motorcycles.

The military reported that another group of terrorists attempted to ambush the troops but were repelled, with the surviving members fleeing and reportedly evacuating casualties. These operations underscore the sustained offensive posture of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, which aims to disrupt terrorist activities and their supply networks across the North West region. The Theatre Command has vowed to continue these operations to deny terrorists and other criminal elements freedom of action.

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The suspect, vehicle and recovered explosives are currently in custody for further investigation.