Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully repelled a terrorist attack on a military base in Zamfara State, thwarting an attempt by armed insurgents to overrun the facility.
According to military sources, the attackers launched a coordinated assault on the base in the early hours of the day but were met with stiff resistance from troops, who engaged them in an intense gun battle.
The soldiers reportedly forced the terrorists to retreat after inflicting heavy casualties on the attackers. Security personnel also recovered weapons, ammunition, motorcycles, and other items believed to have been abandoned by the fleeing terrorists.
Military authorities said troops maintained control of the base throughout the operation and have since intensified clearance and pursuit operations to track down the fleeing insurgents and prevent further attacks in the area.
Although the military has yet to release an official casualty figure, sources described the operation as a significant success in ongoing efforts to curb terrorism and armed banditry in the North-West.
The attempted attack underscores the persistent security challenges facing Zamfara State, where armed groups have continued to target communities, security formations, and major highways despite sustained military offensives.
The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property, urging residents to remain vigilant and provide credible intelligence that could assist ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
Security experts say continued collaboration between local communities and security agencies remains critical to degrading the operational capacity of terrorist and bandit groups operating across the region.
Authorities have assured the public that operations to restore lasting peace and stability in Zamfara and other affected states will continue until criminal elements are brought to justice.
