Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY) have successfully intercepted and neutralised a large group of terrorists advancing from the Baban Doka axis of Maru Local Government Area (LGA) in Zamfara State towards Ragada and Warari communities in Rijau LGA of Niger State on Tuesday, 22 July 2025.
Its Media Information Officer, Capt. David Adewusi in a statement issued Wednesday said the troops, comprising joint teams from the Mariga and Zuru axes, swiftly launched a coordinated assault near Inana village in Rijau LGA and engaged the terrorists in a fierce firefight.
He added: “During the engagement, the Air Component of OPFY provided vital intelligence, surveillance, and air strikes in support of the ground troops, enabling a decisive response.
“Several terrorists were neutralised, and numerous motorcycles and communication equipment were recovered.
“The troops also recovered two AK-47 rifles, one magazine loaded with five rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and 18 motorcycles, among other items.”
Adewusi noted that the successful joint assault thwarted the terrorists’ plans to destabilise the area and rustle livestock.
He revealed that sadly, one brave soldier was fatally injured during the fire fight.
He added that OPFY remained resolute in its mandate to defeat terrorists and criminal elements operating across the North West and parts of the North Central region.