Nigerian Troops Successfully Intercept Weapons Cache in Zamfara

Troops Thwart Terrorist Plans with Zamfara Weapons Cache Seizure

On January 27, 2025, Nigerian troops from 1 Brigade of the Joint Task Force Operation Fansan Yamma, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS), intercepted a significant cache of weapons in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Acting on intelligence about suspected arms dealers operating from the Niger Republic, the troops launched a covert operation along the Kaura Namoda-Zurmi Road. The suspects attempted to evade capture by diverting their vehicle into the bush but were forced to abandon it after an engagement with the troops.

A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the recovery of two PKT machine guns, nine AK-47 rifles, 13 magazines, 171 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and nine rounds of PKT ammunition. The suspects managed to escape, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend them.