The troops of Operation Fansan Yamma has killed several bandit kinpins operating in Sokoto and Zamfara states and recovers cache of arms and ammunition.
“The troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have dealt a significant blow to terrorist activities in Zamfara and Sokoto States from 1 to 10 February 2025. This operation has resulted in the neutralization of numerous terrorists, including several key terrorist kingpins, thereby enhancing the safety and security of lives and property within the Joint Operations Area.”
Those killed includes Kachalla Na Faransa, Dogon Bakkwalo, Auta Gobaje and Dan Mai Dutsi, among others.
“During this period, troops successfully neutralized dozens of terrorists, including kingpins such as Kachalla Na Faransa, Dogon Bakkwalo, Auta Gobaje and Dan Mai Dutsi, among others. Notably, many of these individuals were eliminated in a fierce battle in Shinkafi and Zurmi Local Government Areas (LGA) of Zamfara State as well as Isa LGA of Sokoto State.”
They successes were recorded during a fierce gun battle in Shinkafi, Zurmi and Isa Local Government Areas of Zamfara and Sokoto States respectivelyregion
“In addition to neutralizing key figures, troops have actively targeted terrorist hideouts. An estimated 40 enclaves have been destroyed, with important locations such as Tungar Fulani, Unguwar Goga, Gangara Hill, and Gidan Maji cleared of terrorists. This extensive offensive operation is crucial in disrupting the logistical and operational capabilities of terrorists in the North West region”
Forty terrorits enclaves has also been destroyed, with important locations such as Tungar Fulani, Unguwar Goga, Gangara Hill, and Gidan Maji were cleared
A press statement signed by the Coordinator Joint Media Coordination Centre, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi says, during the operation, dozens of kidnapped victims were rescued contributing to the overall security and peace in the affected areas
Operation Fansan Yamma insist it remains committed to disrupting the cycle of terrorism in the trouble states of Northwest Nigeria and parts of Niger State while appealing to the public to continue to provide useful information on the fleeing terrorists Including Bello Turji, his henchmen among others.
“As Operation continues, Operation Fansan Yamma remains committed to disrupting the cycle of terrorism in Northwest Nigeria and Niger State. We encourage the public to continue providing information on the fleeing terrorists to include Bello Turji and his henchmen. Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma also assure all citizens that their contributions will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect”
