Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have neutralised two explosive devices planted by suspected terrorists along the Magami–Hannutara–Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The operation followed credible intelligence about explosives planted along the route, prompting troops attached to Sector 2 to secure the area and conduct a thorough search.
According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the troops discovered two locations where the explosives had been planted and deployed an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team to handle them.
The team destroyed one device and safely recovered and rendered the other harmless, averting a potential tragedy involving motorists and other road users.
