More than 25 terrorists have been eliminated in Zamfara State, while 18 others sustained gunshot injuries as part of the military’s ongoing efforts to combat criminal activities in the North-West region.
The operation, codenamed Operation Fansan Yamma, was conducted by troops from Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West.
This was revealed in a statement issued on Sunday by Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma.
According to the statement, the terrorists were neutralized on January 10 during a raid on their hideouts in the Fakai area of Shinkafi Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara.
“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.
“Additionally, 7 kidnapped victims were able to escape from the terrorists’ camps amid the operation.”
According to him, the troops were supported in the offensive operation by the Air Component Operation Fansan Yamma.
Abdullahi stated that the Operation Fansan Yamma will continue to pursue and neutralise all terrorist elements within its joint operation area.
“We therefore warn all terrorist kingpins and their associates to surrender and renounce violence unconditionally, as our troops remain committed to eradicating these threats.
“We assure the public of our dedication to restoring peace and security in the affected communities.”