Troops of the 1 Brigade Counter-Terrorism Force 7 have secured the Tsafe–Yankuzo road in Tsafe Local Government Area, Zamfara State, following a reported terrorist attack on Saturday.
Military sources said the troops were deployed at about 11:15 a.m. on June 21 after intelligence indicated that armed men had intercepted a vehicle traveling from Tsafe Market to Yankuzo.
The unit moved quickly to engage the attackers and secure the route. By the time they arrived, the terrorists had fled and no direct contact was made.
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During a search of the area, soldiers found a vehicle that had been burnt by the attackers. Security forces secured the scene and stepped up patrols along the road to prevent further incidents and reassure residents.
“Efforts are ongoing to track down the perpetrators and prevent terrorist activities along major transportation routes in the state,” military authorities said.
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