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Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have foiled a terrorist attack on Maiwa village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, following a swift response to a distress call.
This was made known in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region.
Makama stated that the troops moved to the scene at about 5:30 pm on March 25 after reports of an ongoing attack.
Upon arrival, the troops reportedly met local vigilantes already engaged in a firefight with the assailants.
According to sources, the troops reinforced the vigilantes, a move that forced the attackers to withdraw into the surrounding bush.
A security source stressed that during subsequent exploitation of the area, the troops discovered that two villagers had been killed during the exchange of fire.
“Troops maintained a sustained presence in the area and continued aggressive patrols aimed at denying the terrorists freedom of movement and preventing further attacks,” Makama said.
