The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of five soldiers in an ambush by terrorists along the Lilo–Kotorkoshi road in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Naija News reports that the incident occurred on Monday while troops were escorting traders to the Gusau market.
Army spokesperson in Zamfara, Capt. David Adewusi, said in a statement on Thursday that troops of 1 Brigade Forward Operating Base in Lilo village came under heavy fire during patrols around the Lilo–Kofi axis.
Adewusi said, “Following the fierce battle, the troops neutralised six terrorists, forcing the rest to flee in disarray. Sadly, three soldiers paid the supreme price, while two others who were critically wounded later succumbed to their injuries.”
He noted that the ambush formed part of broader confrontations under Operation Fansan Yamma, which has recently recorded major breakthroughs in Zamfara and Sokoto states.
Between September 8 and 10, troops intercepted terrorist logistics, including ransom money totalling over ₦20m, recovered more than 160 rustled livestock, and neutralised several terrorists in coordinated operations across Shinkafi, Gusau, Bukkuyum, and Tureta LGAs.
The spokesperson said operations began with coordinated offensives along the Shinkafi–Katuru–Galadi–Tubali axis, where troops cleared terrorists’ hideouts in forested areas. Many of the bandits reportedly escaped with gunshot wounds.
Adewusi further stated, “Troops also carried out stop-and-search operations at Katuru Bridge, intercepting three suspects with N8.7 million. Later that day, two more suspects were arrested in a black Toyota Corolla with N14 million. Preliminary investigations revealed the money was ransom paid for locals abducted along Nigeria’s border with the Niger Republic. The suspects and the cash have been handed over to the relevant agencies for further investigation.
“In another operation, troops ambushed terrorists moving livestock rustled from Talata Mafara and Tureta LGAs to their hideouts in Bagega and Furagirke forests. The criminals fled with gunshot wounds, abandoning eight kidnapped victims and 21 sheep in Anka, while 143 rustled sheep were recovered in Tureta. The rescued victims have since been reunited with their families, while the livestock was handed over to the Chairmen of Bakura and Tureta LGAs.”
He reaffirmed the Army’s commitment to sustaining operations until terrorism and banditry are eradicated, urging members of the public to support security forces with credible and timely information to help restore peace across the North West and parts of the North Central.
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