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.
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