PHOTO: Troops Intercept 3 Canoes Bought by Bandit Kingpin in Zamfara, Seize Additional Logistics
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have intercepted three disassembled canoes reportedly procured by a notorious terrorist kingpin, Shehu Bagewaye, to facilitate the movement of his fighters across riverine areas of Zamfara State.
The interception followed credible intelligence indicating that the terrorist leader had arranged to procure the canoes from Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State for onward transportation to Zamfara.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, intelligence reports indicated that the canoes were intended to enable the terrorists to overcome river obstacles restricting their movement and enhance their mobility for criminal activities against vulnerable communities.
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Acting on the intelligence, troops of Sector 2 conducted a covert operation on August 23, 2026, along identified areas of interest and intercepted the three disassembled canoes while they were being transported towards their intended destination.
The individuals conveying the items reportedly abandoned them and fled after sighting the troops.
The recovered canoes have since been taken into military custody, while efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend those involved in the attempted movement.
The Joint Task Force said the operation demonstrated the growing effectiveness of intelligence-driven military operations in disrupting terrorist logistics and denying criminal elements the resources needed to expand their mobility and operational reach.
It reaffirmed its commitment to identifying and dismantling terrorist networks, disrupting their logistics and restricting their freedom of movement before they can pose further threats to communities across the Joint Operations Area.
The military also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies, stressing that public cooperation remains critical to preventing terrorist activities and protecting lives and property.
By PRNigeria
