TROOPS reportedly killed several bandits during a clash involving the convoy of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division and Commander, Sector 2 of Operation Fansan Yamma, in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
According to a military source who spoke to News Point Nigeria on condition of anonymity, as well as a counter-insurgency publication covering the Lake Chad region, one soldier was also killed during the ambush.
The source said the incident occurred around 4:30pm on Monday as the GOC was returning from an operational visit to troops stationed at Kulchin Kalgo and the Forward Operating Base in Danjibga.
“On reaching Maitashi village, the convoy reportedly came into contact with hidden terrorists, leading to an exchange of fire,” the source said.
“During the engagement, troops successfully neutralised several of the assailants and recovered weapons, ammunition, as well as motorcycles.
“However, one soldier sustained gunshot wounds and was evacuated to Keta Healthcare Centre, where he was later confirmed dead.”
The publication added that troops subsequently cleared the area before the convoy continued to Gusau, while operations in the area are ongoing.
