Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have killed Scores of terrorists, during a Clearance Operation at Yariman Galadima Village, in the Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
A statement by the Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, said the troops successfully conducted a fighting patrol, in response to a distress call from the residents and vigilantes of Yar Galadima Village, in the Maru Local Government Area of the state.
He said the development occurred in the early hours of 1 December, when the troops of Forward Operating Base, (FOB) Hanutara were alerted at about 5 am, that terrorists were attacking the village.
The troops responded promptly to provide assistance and restored peace to the affected area.
During the patrol, the troops encountered terrorists who laid ambush at 2 different locations on the way to the village.
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The ambush sites were cleared by the troops, and some of the terrorists were neutralised, while others fled.
Additionally, the Air Component Operation Fansan Yamma promptly dispatched aircraft to provide close air support to the troops, as they continued their advance to the village, while the fleeing terrorists were equally engaged by the aircraft, leading to scores of terrorists being neutralised.
It assures that Operation Fansan Yamma remains dedicated to eliminating terrorist threats in the Northwest and Niger State in particular.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
