Troops of Forward Operating Base Bagega under Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralized seven terrorists, including two notorious kingpins, during coordinated operations in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Statement from Army Spokesperson
Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 8 Division, Army/Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, disclosed this in a statement on 3 May 2026.
According to the statement, the operations were conducted between May 2 and May 3 following sustained engagement with armed terrorists operating along the Bagega–Anka axis.
Initial Engagement
The troops initially engaged terrorists along the road, forcing them to retreat and abandon motorcycles before regrouping and launching an attack on the Forward Operating Base. The attack was repelled with reinforcement from additional combat teams and air support, resulting in the neutralization of three terrorists.
The two identified kingpins, Anaruwa and Gomina, were among those killed during subsequent engagements.
In a separate operation in Zamfara State between 2-3 May 2026, troops at Forward Operating Base Bagega executed a high-stakes operation in Anka Local Government Area resulting in the neutralization of seven terrorists including 2 notorious kingpins identified as Anaruwa and Gomina. Anaruwa was the younger brother of Kachalla Idi Aiki, a known terrorist commander, the statement read.
Details of the Operations
During the first operation on 2 May 2026, troops of Bagega Forward Operating Base engaged terrorists along the Bagega–Anka Road in a firefight. The initial clash forced four armed terrorists on two motorcycles to retreat, abandoning their motorbikes.
However, the terrorists regrouped and launched a counterattack on Forward Operating Base Bagega. Following reinforcement by various combat teams and supported by precision airstrike from the Air Component, the troops repelled the assault as a second wave of eight terrorists on four motorcycles was engaged, resulting in the neutralization of three terrorists.
During exploitation, troops recovered two AK-47 rifles with loaded magazines and seven motorcycles.
Follow-on Operation
During a follow-on operation on 3 May 2026, troops encountered two additional terrorists on motorbikes in the same area who were neutralized on the spot.
Tragically, one soldier paid the ultimate sacrifice during the operation.
Troops have consolidated their presence in Bagega, maintaining dominance over the area to prevent further threats.
Operation FANSAN YAMMA reaffirms its dedication to protecting citizens and urges the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to security agencies.
