source: Nigeria Punch
actor1: Military Forces of Nigeria (2015-)
actor2: Zamfara Communal Militia (Nigeria)
location: Gusau
notes: 25 August. The military launched airstrikes and ground attacks against an unidentified armed group in Bayan Ruwa in east Zamfara, forcing the group to retreat from the location. The military referred to them as 'armed bandits' operating in Zamfara. Fatalities unknown. An operation was launched in Zamfara state early August against armed bandits in this area.