Reports from Zamfara State has revealed that Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, (OPFY) made significant success in the war against bandits and insurgents after it neutralised dozens of terrorists in a coordinated air and ground assaults, in the Makakkari general area of Gando Forest, in the Bukkuyum Local Government Area, Zamfara State, on 10 August.
A statement by the Media Information Officer of the OPFY, Captain David Adewusi, said the operation followed credible intelligence, revealing the convergence of a large number of terrorists loyal to the late Halilu Buzu, and Alhaji Beti, in the forest, where they were preparing to launch a reprisal attack on the Adabka and Nasarawan Burkullu farming communities, in Bukkuyum LGA.
Intelligence further indicated that the assault was aimed at avenging their recent defeat, in clashes with security forces and hybrid units.
In a follow-up joint ground operation, Troops of OPFY under Sector 2, intercepted and eliminated the fleeing terrorists attempting to escape from the scene of the aerial bombardment.
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OPFY has assured all law-abiding citizens that terrorists and other armed non-state actors will find no hiding place in the Northwest and parts of the North Central Zone.
The statement emphasised that Troops will continue to hunt the adversaries down, anywhere they gather or move.
Residents are urged to stand with security forces, by reporting suspicious activities immediately, as timely information is key to protecting communities, and ending the menace of terrorism and banditry.
(Editor: Ken Eseni)
