Operation against criminal activities in the North-West region has yielded results when troops of the Nigerian Army killed over 25 terrorists and injured 18 others in Zamfara State.
The operation, codenamed Operation Fansan Yamma, was conducted by Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West. The success of the mission was revealed in a statement on Sunday by Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, the Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre.
According to Abdullahi, the troops dismantled several terrorist hideouts in the Fakai area of Shinkafi Local Government Area (LGA) on January 10.
“Some of the camps cleared include that of Bello Turji and Mallam Ila, where troops neutralized over 25 terrorists with more than 18 others sustaining gunshot wounds, thus delivering a setback to the terrorist network,” he said.
During the operation, seven kidnapped victims were able to escape from the terrorists’ camps, further underscoring the mission’s success.
The offensive was bolstered by air support provided by the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma, which played a crucial role in targeting the terrorist enclaves.
Abdullahi reaffirmed the military’s resolve to continue the operation until terrorist elements in the region are completely neutralized.
“We therefore warn all terrorist kingpins and their associates to surrender and renounce violence unconditionally, as our troops remain committed to eradicating these threats,” he declared.
The statement assured the public of the military’s dedication to restoring peace and security in affected communities, urging cooperation from residents to achieve lasting stability.
