Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma in another major breakthrough has killed over fifty armed bandits, inflicted injuries on twenty five and captured Tungar Fulani Hills in Zamfara State.
Among those killed and Injured includes high-profile terror commanders loyal to wanted Notorious bandit kinpins, Bello Turji and Sani Mai Nasara known as Sani Black.
Others are Kachallah Sanni Bammuwa, Kachallah Auta, Audu Gajere, Kabiru Jangeru, Dan-Gajere (son of Audu Jabbi), and Bako Malaika, a notorious terrorist operating around Tungan Dan Musa.
Tungar Fulani is one area considered to be a hideout for Terrorits
This is the first time in years that Nigerian troops have been penetrated and dominate Tungan Fulani Hills, a location that had become one of the most dangerous terrorist fortresses in the Zurmi-Shinkafi axis.
Previous attempts nearly five times by troops to access the valley failed due to stiff resistance by the terrorits , resulting in casualties among troops and damage to military equipment.
The area gained notoriety following a deadly ambush in 2019, when Bello Turji and Sani Black’s fighters killed a Major and 16 soldiers who were en route to rotate troops stationed in Mashema village. After that incident, the military was forced to withdraw from Mashema District, leaving the region under terrorist control.
Similarly, on Aug. 30, 2024, Turji and Sani Black’s fighters launched another devastating attack on troops at Kwashebawa village, where they burned Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles and killed two soldiers.
With the military’s renewed momentum, the coming weeks are expected to bring further decisive action against terrorist networks in Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina, Kebbi, and Kaduna StatesStates to pave way for lasting peace.
