
By Chukwudi Obasi
Over 25 terrorists have been killed in Zamfara State, with 18 others sustaining gunshot injuries in the military’s efforts to get rid of criminal activities in the North-West region.
The terrorists were killed in Operation Fansan Yamma, carried out by troops of Troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West.
Lt-Col Abubakar Abdullahi, the Joint Media Coordination Centre Coordinator for Operation Fansan Yamma, disclosed this in a statement yesterday.
He said the terrorists were neutralised on January 10 when troops dismantled terrorist 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, seven kidnapped victims were able to escape from the terrorists’ camps amid the operation.”
According to him, the Air Component Operation Fansan Yamma supported the troops in the offensive operation.
Abdullahi stated that Operation Fansan Yamma would continue to pursue and neutralize 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.”