Troops Repel Terrorist Attack on Military Base in Zamfara

Troops have repelled an attempted terrorist attack on a forward operating base (FOB) in Bukuyyum LGA of Zamfara state.

Sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, that the incident occurred at about 2:45pm on Thursday when suspected terrorists attempted to infiltrate and attack troops stationed at FOB Gwashi.

“According to the sources, the troops responded with superior firepower, engaging the attackers in a fierce exchange of gunfire and forcing them to abandon the assault and retreat from the area,” Makama said.

Makama added that reinforcement troops from the forward operating bases in Gummi and Bukuyyum were immediately deployed to strengthen the position and support ongoing clearance operations.

“The sources said troops have since intensified surveillance and domination of the general area while reinforcing defensive positions to prevent the terrorists from regrouping or launching further attacks,” the report added.

Makama said no casualties were reported among the troops during the encounter.

The publication noted that military sources described the swift response as evidence of the troops’ operational readiness and determination to deny terrorist groups freedom of movement across the operational area.

Makama also reported that troops have continued aggressive patrols and intelligence-led operations to track the fleeing attackers and sustain pressure on criminal elements operating in the state.