Operation FANSAN YANMA donates fertiliser to farmers in zamfara to boost food security

By: Zagazola Makama

Operation FANSAN YANMA has donated 200 bags of fertiliser to farmers in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State to support agriculture and strengthen civil-military relations.

Zagazola Makama report that the donation was made on Sept. 2 by the Theatre Commander of OPFY, Maj Gen OO Soyele, represented by Brig Gen N. Mbaka.

The items were handed over to the Emir of Tsafe, HRH Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Bawa, under the Defence Headquarters’ civil-military cooperation initiative.

Soyele reiterated OPFY’s commitment to combining non-kinetic interventions with kinetic operations to secure farming communities.

The Emir described the gesture as timely and assured full cooperation from his subjects in the fight against terrorists.

Community leaders and farmers present at the event lauded the military’s proactive approach to resilience and food security.

Operation FANSAN YANMA donates fertiliser to farmers in zamfara to boost food security

Troops foil terrorist attacks, recover livestock in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have repelled multiple terrorist attacks across Zamfara State, neutralising a gunman, rescuing kidnap victims and recovering dozens of rustled livestock.

Zagazola Makama report that the operations were carried out in Anka, Shinkafi, and Bukkuyum Local Government Areas in the past 48 hours.

Sources said troops deployed at Shinkafi engaged terrorists who had abducted locals near Shanawa village. The operation led to the killing of one terrorist and the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, three mobile phones, cash and other items.

In another incident, troops at Danmarke ambushed terrorists moving with rustled livestock from Kyairu village towards Bagega in Anka LGA. The troops forced the criminals to abandon 37 cows and a camel.

The recovered animals were handed over to the Bukkuyum Local Government Chairman, Mr. Aminu A. Gummi, in the presence of ward councillors and police representatives.

“These operations are restoring confidence among farming communities that have suffered repeated terrorist incursions,” the source said.

Residents commended the military for their swift response, saying the action prevented what could have been another mass displacement.

Troops foil terrorist attacks, recover livestock in Zamfara

Troops rescue kidnapped victim, repel attacks in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have rescued a kidnapped victim and foiled fresh terrorist attacks in Sabuwa and Kankara Local Government Areas of Katsina State.

Zagazola learnt that Mallam Urwatu Adamu, who was kidnapped on Sept. 1 at Maitsiga village, was rescued during a patrol by troops at FOB Malali in Kankara. He has since been reunited with local authorities.

Troops also engaged terrorists who attacked Ungwuan Dauda village in Sabuwa LGA. Although one vigilante lost his life in the firefight, the terrorists were forced to retreat without further damage.

The Theatre Commander, Operation FANSAN YANMA, Maj.-Gen. OO Soyele, visited troops at FOB Mabai in Kankara and later at FOB Faskari, to assess their readiness for special joint operations with Defence Special Operations Forces.

“The visit was to reassure the troops of high command’s commitment and to boost their morale ahead of upcoming clearance operations,” sources said.

Soyele also emphasised the importance of securing farming communities in Katsina, where terrorist incursions have disrupted livelihoods.

Troops rescue kidnapped victim, repel attacks in Katsina