Troops of the Nigerian Army, working with the Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and local vigilantes, have foiled an attempted terrorist infiltration of a military base in Zamfara State.
The incident occurred at about 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Forward Operating Base, FOB, Bukuyum, in Bukuyum Local Government Area of the state.
Security analyst, Zagazola Makama, disclosed the development in a post on X on Thursday, citing security sources. 
According to the report, the troops and their counterparts from the other security agencies engaged the suspected terrorists as they attempted to breach the military position.
The coordinated response reportedly forced the attackers to retreat in disarray.
However, one soldier sustained injuries during the encounter and was subsequently evacuated to the 1 Brigade Medical Centre for medical attention.
Following the failed attack, the security forces have intensified surveillance and maintained a strong presence around the area to prevent further attempts by terrorist elements to infiltrate military positions.
The operation underscores ongoing efforts by security agencies to prevent terrorist groups from gaining access to military installations and other strategic locations in the state.
