Operation Fansan Yamma: Troops Arrest 3 Terrorist Collaborators, Destroy Enclaves in Kaduna, Katsina

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have recorded fresh operational successes in Kaduna and Katsina states, arresting three suspected terrorist collaborators, recovering weapons and ammunition, and destroying terrorist enclaves.

The operations were conducted on August 27 and 28, 2026, according to a statement issued by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja.

In Kaduna State, troops of Sector 1 acted on intelligence concerning the apprehension of a suspected terrorist collaborator on August 27.

The suspect was reportedly found with two locally fabricated guns and 13 rounds of ammunition concealed in a bag.

During preliminary investigations, the suspect allegedly disclosed that he had been assigned to deliver the weapons and ammunition to another individual.

Acting on the information, troops conducted a follow-up operation and arrested two additional suspects allegedly linked to the movement of the weapons.

The three suspects, alongside the recovered weapons, ammunition and other items, are currently undergoing further investigation.

In Katsina State, troops of Sector 2, in collaboration with other security agencies, conducted a clearance operation on August 28 against identified terrorist enclaves around Maharba and Karaduwa in Matazu Local Government Area.

The troops successfully cleared and destroyed the enclaves and other structures allegedly being used by terrorists to support their criminal activities.

The operation also targeted an enclave linked to a notorious terrorist leader, Kachalla Muhammadu Filani, whose group has allegedly been terrorising residents of Matazu and Musawa local government areas.

According to the statement, the terrorist leader narrowly escaped as troops advanced towards the enclave.

Further exploitation of the area led to the recovery of an RPG-7 tube, a motorcycle, mobile phones and other items.

The troops subsequently conducted further fighting patrols across the area to consolidate the gains and prevent the terrorists from regaining freedom of action.

The Joint Task Force said the latest successes demonstrated its sustained efforts to dismantle terrorist networks, disrupt the movement of weapons and logistics, and deny terrorists access to operational enclaves across the Joint Operations Area.

It reaffirmed its commitment to intelligence-driven and coordinated operations aimed at degrading terrorist capabilities and restoring lasting peace and security to affected communities.