Troops intercept major arms shipment from Niger Republic destined for Zamfara terrorists
Troops from the 1 Brigade, under Operation FANSAN YANMA, alongside the Department of State Services (DSS), have successfully intercepted a large shipment of weapons that were allegedly intended for terrorist groups in Zamfara State.
The operation, which took place between January 26 and 27, was based on credible intelligence about suspected arms dealers operating out of Niger Republic. With this information, the troops launched a covert mission to track the suspects.
The interception occurred on the Kaura Namoda-Zurmi Road, where the suspects attempted to avoid capture by driving off-road into the bush. After a brief confrontation with the troops, the suspects abandoned their vehicle and fled on foot.
Upon searching the vehicle, the troops uncovered a significant weapons cache, including two PKT machine guns, nine AK-47 rifles, 13 magazines, 171 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and nine rounds of PKT ammunition.
While the suspects remain at large, security forces have intensified efforts to locate and apprehend them. Counter-terrorism expert Zagazola Makama shared updates on the situation through his verified X account, highlighting the ongoing efforts to disrupt arms trafficking in the region.
