Troops of 1 Brigade, Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued six victims from terrorists along the Kauran Namoda–Shinkafi and Anka–Gummi axis of Zamfara State.
The army authority in a statement issued Monday said at about 1405 hours on 23 August, 2026, the troops while conducting Stop and Search operation along the Kauran Namoda–Shinkafi Road intercepted and apprehended three suspected gun runners.
It noted that the suspects were identified as Lukman Sulaiman, and Nafiu Isa; both reportedly from Yar-Galadima, Dan-Sadau District, as well as Adamu Lawali, 60years old the driver of the vehicle.
During the operation, troops recovered one AK-103-2 rifle, one magazine and 30 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, concealed inside a bag of millet in a Golf Wagon with registration number BMJ-143AA.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were allegedly transporting the weapon to Yar-Galadima in Maru Local Government Area.
Further investigation indicated that the two younger suspects claimed an Alhaji resident in Gusau, whom they identified as their father, had provided money for the purchase of the millet used to conceal the weapon.
It said they further alleged that the firearm was intended for delivery to one Tijjani Goguwa of Yar-Galadima.
The suspects, weapon, ammunition and vehicle have been taken into custody for further investigation and necessary legal action.
It added that efforts are also ongoing to arrest Tijani Goguwa, alleged to be the owner of the weapon.
In a separate but related operational success, at about 1430 hours the same day, troops deployed at Forward Operating Base Anka detected, through surveillance cameras, an attack on a vehicle by suspected terrorists at Gadan Manya along the Anka–Gummi Main Supply Route.
The troops immediately mobilised to the location and made contact with the attackers as they attempted to force the occupants of the vehicle into the bush.