Troops of 1 Brigade, Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma have neutralized a notorious terrorist kingpin identified as Sani Rusu alongside several other terrorists, recovering arms as well as motorcycles in Zamfara State.
In a statement, the Joint Task Force said on 4th January 2025, it conducted a fighting patrol to Bamamu Village in Tsafe Local Government Area of the state and had an encounter with the terrorists in the area, which led to the feat recorded.
On the same day, troops of Operation Fansan Yamma, during an ambush operation which was based on credible intelligence regarding terrorist activities at Kwanar Jollof in Shinkafi Local Government Area neutralized some terrorists while others sustained fatal injuries.
The operation also led to the recovery of one AK47 rifle, one G3 rifle, 8 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 4 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, 3 magazines and 3 motorcycles.
In a separate operation, the Air Component Operation Fansan Yamma conducted air strikes on terrorists converging between Fakai and Kware areas of Shinkafi LGA on 30 December 2024.
This airstrike was launched in response to intelligence indicating that terrorists, led by Bello Turji had convened a meeting in the area.
In a follow-up operation on 2 January 2025, the Air Component further conducted air strikes at the Maikaman Rini area of Sububu Forest in support of Operation Fansan Yamma ground troops’ operations against terrorist kingpin Ibrahim Chumo’s camp in the area.
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The troops also conducted offensive operations against Bello Turji’s camp in the Chida area of Shinkafi on 5th January 2025.
Aerial surveillance revealed the terrorists suffered significant casualties during these operations, with several terrorists injured and their hideouts destroyed.
In the statement, Operation Fansan Yamma said it remains committed to neutralizing all terrorist threats across the Joint Task Force Theatre of Operation and assures the public of its determination to maintain peace and security in the region and appealed for continued cooperation from the community towards achieving its mandate.
(Editor: Okechukwu Eze)
