Troops of the Nigerian Army, working alongside the police, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and local vigilantes, have foiled an attempted terrorist infiltration of a military base in Zamfara State.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bukuyum in Bukuyum Local Government Area of the state.
According to security sources cited by security analyst Zagazola Makama in a post on X on Thursday, the joint security team engaged the suspected terrorists as they attempted to infiltrate the military facility.
The coordinated response reportedly forced the attackers to retreat in disarray, preventing them from gaining access to the base.
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However, one soldier sustained injuries during the encounter and was evacuated to the 1 Brigade Medical Centre for medical treatment.
The sources added that troops have continued to maintain a strong security presence in the area to forestall further attempts by terrorist groups to infiltrate military positions.
The latest development highlights ongoing security operations in Zamfara State, where security agencies continue to work with local vigilantes to counter terrorist activities and protect military installations and surrounding communities.
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