Terrorists killed as Military launches fresh onslaught in Zamfara

Several terrorists have been killed in a recent air-land onslaught by the Nigerian Military in Tumfa Village, Shinkafi Local Government Area, Zamfara State.

This was disclosed in a statement by Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer for Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA.

Danja said troops deployed under the Operation FANSAN YAMMA carried out the operation on May 10, 2026.

According to him, the attack on the terrorists’ enclave was a direct response to credible intelligence indicating a high-level information gathering of notorious terrorist leaders and commanders.

“Intelligence reports confirmed that the terrorists had converged at a concealed location in Tumfa Village, Shinkafi Local Government Area, Zamfara State.

“The meeting point—a building situated on the nor thern outskirts of the village was hidden within a densely vegetated area, shielded by thick mango trees along a stream channel,” Danja said.

He also said that the purpose of the terrorists’ gathering was to coordinate attacks and criminal activities targeting innocent communities in the North West region.

He added that the troops in collaboration with the Air Component struck the identified terrorist hideout.

“A Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) confirmed that several terrorists were neutralised, while surviving elements fled the area in disarray,” Danja added.