Troops of the 1 Brigade have successfully cleared the Bagega–Anka major supply route in Zamfara State of explosive threats, restoring safe movement along the road after a comprehensive route scanning operation.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was carried out at about 9:30 a.m. on July 2 by troops of the brigade in conjunction with a Quick Response Force (QRF) and an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team.

According to the sources, the troops conducted a thorough route scanning exercise along the Bagega–Anka Main Supply Route (MSR) in Anka Local Government Area to detect and neutralise any improvised explosive devices (IEDs) or other explosive hazards.

At the conclusion of the operation, the route was confirmed free of explosive threats and was subsequently reopened to vehicular traffic.

During the exercise, the troops also recovered a Nigeria Police Counter-Terrorism/Counter-Strike (NP CSK) vehicle that had recently struck an improvised explosive device along the same route.

The operation was completed without incident, and no casualties were recorded among the troops

Security sources said the route clearance forms part of sustained counter-insurgency and counter-banditry efforts aimed at ensuring the safety of motorists, security personnel and residents travelling along strategic roads in Zamfara State.

They added that troops will continue aggressive route clearance patrols and surveillance operations to deny criminal elements the opportunity to emplace explosive devices on major highways within the theatre of operations. (Zagazola)