{"id":240827,"date":"2026-02-01T17:25:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T17:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/soldiers-storm-bandits-camp-in-zamfara-kill-20-terrorists\/"},"modified":"2026-02-01T17:25:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T17:25:52","slug":"soldiers-storm-bandits-camp-in-zamfara-kill-20-terrorists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/soldiers-storm-bandits-camp-in-zamfara-kill-20-terrorists\/","title":{"rendered":"Soldiers storm bandits camp in Zamfara, kill 20 terrorists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"289\">Troops of the 8 division of the Nigerian Army operating under sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have stormed a bandit camp in Maru local government area of Zamfara state, killing 20 terrorists and destroying the enclave.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"426\">A military source revealed that the operation targeted the camp of Gwaska Dan Karmi, a notorious bandit leader in the area.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"609\">The source said the offensive followed credible intelligence that more than 100 bandits had converged at the camp to plan coordinated attacks on communities and logistics movements.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"727\">According to the source, the troops carried out week-long surveillance on the location before launching the assault.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"858\">He said the operation was conducted with support from the Nigerian Air Force, the Civilian Joint Task Force and local vigilantes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"948\">The source said: \u201cContact was established on Jan. 31, 2026, as the terrorists advanced. They engaged the troops in a fierce firefight and attempted a flanking manoeuvre, but this was repelled by superior firepower.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1208\">The source said 20 terrorists were KILLED during the encounter, while several others escaped with gunshot wounds.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1310\">He said follow-up operations were ongoing to determine additional casualties and recover more items.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1483\">The source said troops recovered assorted weapons and ammunition, bicycles, food supplies, medical drugs, clothing, detergents and other logistics materials from the camp.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1555\">\u201cThe Gwaska Dan Karmi camp was completely destroyed,\u201d the source said.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1673\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">He added that the troops remained highly motivated, with their combat efficiency described as strong and unwavering.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Troops of the 8 division of the Nigerian Army operating under sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have stormed a bandit camp in Maru local government area of Zamfara state, killing 20 terrorists and destroying the enclave. 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