The operations, supported by the Air Component of the task force, also led to the recovery of two fabricated rifles, two motorcycles, mobile phones, suspected illicit drugs and other items.
According to a statement by the Theatre Command, the troops recorded the successes on November 14, 2026, during coordinated operations aimed at disrupting terrorist activities and protecting vulnerable communities across the North-West.
In a related operation, the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA deployed a combat aircraft to support ground troops responding to the attacks.
During the mission, the aircraft reportedly identified a group of terrorists attempting to move a large herd of suspected rustled cattle away from the affected communities.
The terrorists were subsequently targeted in multiple airstrikes, which, according to the military, neutralised scores of them.
Meanwhile, in Kaduna State, troops of Sector 1 neutralised a suspected terrorist during a fighting patrol around farmlands in Aguba Village, Kajuru Local Government Area.
The operation followed credible intelligence about suspected terrorist activities in the area.
The soldiers encountered the armed group and engaged them in a gun battle, killing one suspect while others fled.
A subsequent search of the area led to the recovery of two locally fabricated rifles, a mobile phone, substances suspected to be cannabis and other illicit drugs, as well as recharge cards.
In a separate operation along the Buruku–Kaduna Road, troops acting on intelligence about the movement of suspected terrorists encountered armed individuals and engaged them in a firefight.
The terrorists reportedly fled into a nearby forest after being overwhelmed by the troops’ response, abandoning two motorcycles that were subsequently recovered by the soldiers.
The military said troops had continued pursuit and exploitation operations to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent them from regrouping.
The Theatre Command said the operational successes demonstrated the determination of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to sustain pressure on terrorist groups, protect vulnerable communities and create a safe environment for farming and other socioeconomic activities across the North-West.
It also commended the troops for their resilience and fighting spirit, urging them to maintain the momentum of ongoing operations.
Members of the public were equally encouraged to provide timely and credible intelligence to security agencies to support efforts to combat terrorism and restore lasting peace and security across the region.
