Troops Intercept 180 Units of Superpower Explosives Bound for Terrorists in Zamfara
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Nigerian military has said that troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, intercepted no fewer than 180 units of superpower explosives
Nigerian troops of the Joint Task Force intercepted at least 180 units of high-grade explosives meant for terrorists in Katsina State, according to Operation Fansan Yamma. The explosives were discovered and stopped along the Kaura-Zurmi Road in Zamfara State during a targeted intelligence-led operation. The military Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, confirmed the seizure during a weekly briefing on the Armed Forces' activities nationwide.
Moreover, on 15 August 2026, another suspect was apprehended in Gusau, Zamfara State, connected to the same explosives supply chain. On 16 August 2026, troops detained suspected collaborators of a notorious terrorist leader along the Sakajiki-Kwanar Guiwa Road in Kaura Namoda LGA of Zamfara State, seizing cash and motorcycles intended for delivery to the kingpin's base.
Between 17 and 19 August 2026, rescue operations recovered a total of 28 victims, now safely returned to their families, in Bukkuyum LGA of Zamfara State, Sabuwa and Kankara LGAs of Katsina State, and Isa LGA in Sokoto State.
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