00:00Nigeria Military Authority has confirmed the death of five soldiers and one police officer in an ambush launched by terrorists on Monday at Gidunwagmi area of Zamfora State.
00:10The incident may be a reminder of incessant cases of high rates of Nigeria losing its soldiers and other security operatives in ambush, especially as observed as a worsening situation in the year 2025, with the ambush of army barracks and killing of the men of the armed forces of Nigeria.
00:28In Nigeria, AFN by terrorists in large number began as early as January 2025.
00:35It may be recalled that in January 2025, terrorists launched an attack on the 149 Battalion in Malamfatori, Orno State, leading to the killing of over 20 military personnel, including a battalion commander and senior officers.
00:51Within the first quarter, a careful review of news reports showed that more than 100 Nigeria soldiers were reportedly killed in the first quarter of 2025 by terrorists mostly in ambush.
01:03In June 2025, terrorists' attacks on three army bases in central and northwestern Nigeria resulted in the killing of at least 17 soldiers.
01:13And in September 2025, a major ambush on the Barga Medaguri Road was reported, where at least 40 soldiers were killed and 65 went missing.
01:24While in October 2025, at least four soldiers were killed in a Boko Haram ambush in Borno State, while another encounter in Kumsha resulted in one soldier killed and by November 2025, the Nigerian army confirmed the death of Brigadier General Musa Uba and two other soldiers following an ambush by ISWAP terrorists near Wajiroko town in Borno State which some local media reported that several soldiers were killed during the ambush.
01:52Even some of the local media stated that those who escaped the ambush like the brigadier general were traced and killed by the terrorists apparently after hours of no rescue or prompt reinforcement by the Nigeria military authority.
02:06According to Captain David Adewasi, the media information officer of Operation Fancenyama, the five soldiers and the police officer were killed while the troops were returning from a successful operation and responding to a distress call of terrorists' attack in a community in Zamfara State.
02:23In his words, Captain David Adewasi said,
02:27Troops of Operation Fancenyama, OPFY, Joint Task Force Northwest, have demonstrated exceptional bravery, professionalism, and resilience following a terrorist ambush along the Binghi Kekan Wajiroko Road in Zamfara State on 19 January 2026.
02:46The ambush followed a series of successful offensive operations conducted from 17 to 19 January 2026, when troops of Sector 2 OPFY, in conjunction with the OPFY Mobile Strike Team and DIA Tactical Support Team, carried out coordinated raids, ambushes, and fighting patrols across Vernon Magagi and anchor areas of Zamfara State.
03:11During these operations, three suspects, ICO Kwakwa Tower, Ibrahim Dan Musulu, and Makau Lamba Goma, were arrested, while four terrorists were neutralized and others fled into the forest.
03:25Items recovered included one PKT machine gun, five AK-47 rifles, three AK-47 magazines, other items or rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, Baofeng radios, three motorcycles.
03:41While returning from these operations and responding to a distress call on a terrorist reprisal attack, troops of OPFY Combat Team 1, came under attack by terrorists at Giddon Wagny while en route to Kekan Wajiroko.
03:55Despite the surprise of the ambush, the troops responded gallantly, engaging the terrorists and preventing further harm to nearby communities.
04:03Regrettably, five soldiers and one police officer paid the supreme sacrifice during the encounter.
04:10Upon receipt of the distress report, the OPFY Mobile Strike Team, in conjunction with troops of 1 Brigade Quick Reaction Force from forward operating bases Karnoma and Kekan Wajiroko, swiftly mobilized to the scene.
04:25The reinforcement was personally led by the Commander 1 Brigade, underscoring the high level of coordination, and commitment within the operation.
04:34The combined force mounted a robust counter-ambush which forced the terrorists to withdraw, with credible intelligence indicating that notorious bandits Kingpin Januya and Al-Hajji Bellow the 2IC to catch Al-Asoja seriously injured during the encounter, and some of the fleeing elements sustained gunshot injuries.
04:52Troops, supported by community vigilantes, subsequently conducted pursuit while further exploitation and offensive operations continued.
05:02Operation Fansen Yammer assures the public that the situation is under control and remains fully committed to protecting lives and properties of innocent citizens while sustaining pressure on terrorist elements, and restoring lasting peace across the joint operations area.
05:18The theater commander has condoled with Commander Sector 2 on this loss and further commended the troops for their courage, sacrifice, and professionalism.
05:28Additionally, he encouraged members of the public to remain calm and continue to support ongoing security efforts through timely and credible information.
05:36The military press release ends in quotes.
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