Soldiers Intercept 3 Canoes Meant For Terrorists Kingpin Bagewaye In Zamfara

Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA have intercepted three disassembled canoes reportedly procured by notorious terrorist leader Shehu Bagewaye to facilitate the movement of his fighters across riverine areas in Zamfara State.
Lt-Col Aliyu Danja, the Media Information OfficerJoint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA in a statement said the operation followed credible intelligence indicating that the terrorist leader had initiated arrangements to procure canoes from Yauri local government area of Kebbi State for onward movement into Zamfara State.

He said intelligence further revealed that the canoes were intended to overcome river obstacles restricting the movement of the terrorists and consequently enhance their mobility for criminal activities against vulnerable communities.

However, the troops acting swiftly on the intelligence, on 23 August 2026 conducted a covert operation along identified areas of interest and successfully intercepted three disassembled canoes on transit towards their intended destination.

He said the individuals conveying the items abandoned them and fled upon sighting the troops,adding that the recovered items are currently in the custody of troops, while efforts are ongoing to track those connected with the attempted movement.