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Troop Ambush in Zamfara Leaves One Soldier Dead, Others Wounded

At least one soldier was killed, and four others were wounded in an ambush by terrorists in Maru County of Zamfara State on September 21, 2024.

According to a report from Zagazola Makama, the troops from Sector 1 were attacked while on patrol and escorting soldiers on leave, as well as civilian vehicles heading to a local market along the Dansadau-Yar Galadima road.

The ambush happened around noon near the Mashayar Zaki area. One soldier lost his life, while the four injured personnel were promptly evacuated to the 1 Brigade Medical Centre for treatment. Additionally, one of the patrol vehicles sustained damage during the attack.

The incident is the latest in a series of attacks in Zamfara as security forces continue to contend with terrorist activity in the Northwest State.

—Ezinwanne Onwuka reports for TruthNigeria from Abuja.

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