Two villagers dead as troops, vigilantes repel terrorist attack in Zamfara
Metro Two villagers dead as troops, vigilantes repel terrorist attack in Zamfara Published on March 27, 2026 By Hadiza Musa googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, working alongside local vigilantes, have repelled a terrorist attack on Maiwa village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, leaving two villagers dead. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on Friday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the troops responded to a distress call at about 5:30 pm on March 25 after reports that the village was under attack. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); On arrival, the soldiers reportedly met local vigilantes already engaged in a gun battle with the attackers. “The troops reinforced the vigilantes, forcing the attackers to withdraw into the surrounding bush,” Zagazola noted. “During subsequent exploitation of the area, the troops discovered that two villagers had been killed during the exchange of fire,” he added. Following the incident, security forces reportedly maintained a strong presence in the community, with continued patrols aimed at preventing further attacks and restricting the movement of the attackers. Don't Miss Navy dismantles illegal refinery in Rivers, recovers 20,000 litres of stolen crude You may like Hidden bomb neutralised by troops in Niger Troops arrest suspected cult members in Ebonyi, recover locally made pistol Troops foil terrorist attack in Zamfara, recover corpses Peace returning to most Zamfara communities, displaced residents back – Police claims 2027: Lawal, Matawalle alliance will boost stability in Zamfara – APC group Troops arrest 98 illegal miners in FCT, recover equipment