Troops Foil Terrorists’ Attempt to Infiltrate Army Base in Zamfara

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: October 29, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Troops Foil Terrorists’ Attempt to Infiltrate Army Base in Zamfara

Nigerian Army troops, working with the police, the NSCDC and local vigilantes, foiled an attempted infiltration of Forward Operating Base Bukuyum in Zamfara State. The incident occurred at about 3 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, according to security sources cited Thursday by analyst Zagazola Makama. The attackers fled after the engagement, while one soldier was injured and evacuated to the 1 Brigade Medical Centre. Troops continue to secure the area against further attempts to infiltrate military positions.

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