The defence Headquarters says ongoing military onslaught on terrorist in the North West of the country, between January 20-21 2025, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA killed the second-in-command of notorious terrorist leader Bello Turji’s named Aminu Kanawa.
CAPTION: A Statement by the director Defence Media operations Major-General Edward Buba says Troops also inflicted terminal injuries on some of Bello Turji’s close allies namely: Dosso (Bello Turji’s younger brother) and Danbokolo (one of Turji’s closest allies).
Additionally, troops killed several of Bello Turji’s key commanders namely: Abu Dan Shehu, Jabbi Dogo, Dan Kane, Basiru Yellow, Kabiru Gebe, Bello Buba and Dan Inna Kahon-Saniya-Yafi-Bahaushe, among others.
Furthermore, troops killed over 24 fleeing terrorist from Bello Turji’s Camp around Gebe and Isa LGA of Sokoto State, as well as around Gidan Rijiya in Shinkafi LGA of Zamfara State.
Furthermore , Troops also killed another notable terrorist during the onslaught on Bello Turji’s Enclave around Fakai high ground. He is identified as Suleiman, and a loyalist of late notorious terrorist leader, Halilu Sububu. The late, Suleiman was leading a reinforcement team to rescue Bello Turji’s Camp which was in disarray, when he was killed during the fire fight.
The death of Bello Turji’s second in command, close allies, commanders and combatants is a significant blow to the terrorist network in the North West of the country, as well as their military and fighting capabilities.
The group of terrorists were notorious for numerous kidnappings and terrorist attacks across the region, particularly in Zurmi, Shinkafi, Isa, and Sabon Birni Local Government Areas in Zamfara and Sokoto States.
The military high command say troops are not relenting until the terrorists are completely destroyed.
Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie
