Army intercepts courier with 180 explosives in Zamfara
Nigerian Army troops intercepted a courier with 180 Super Power explosives in Zamfara, disrupting a major supply to terrorists. com/army-intercepts-courier-with-180-explosives-in-zamfara/
On Friday, August 14, 2026, troops from the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, captured a suspected arms and explosives courier in Zamfara State, carrying 180 units of 20mm Super Power explosives. The suspect, 57-year-old Sani Umar, was intercepted while transporting the explosives from Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State to Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The Nigerian Army's news outlet reported that a search of Umar's vehicle led to the discovery of the explosives, which are now in military custody for further investigation. The interception occurred amid ongoing offensive operations against terrorist elements in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area. Additionally, the military engaged terrorists in fierce combat around Garin Kaso, killing two suspected terrorists and recovering weapons.
The operations highlight the sustained offensive posture of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, targeting both terrorist enclaves and their logistics networks. The Theatre Command vowed to continue offensive operations to disrupt terrorist activities and "deny terrorists and other criminal elements freedom of action across the North West."
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