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Troops intercept suspected terrorists, recover AK-47 in Zamfara patrol

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Nigerian troops on an Operation FANSAN patrol in Zurmi, Zamfara State, intercepted suspected terrorists and seized an AK‑47 rifle. The capture highlights ongoing security efforts to curb armed violence in the region, aiming to improve safety for local communities.

Troops of the Nigerian military have intercepted suspected terrorists and recovered an AK-47 rifle during a patrol in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The development was disclosed in a post shared on X on Thursday by security analyst Zagazola Makama, who cited security sources. According to the post, the troops under Operation FANSAN […] Troops intercept suspected terrorists, recover AK-47 in Zamfara patrol