A coordinated clearance operation by troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA and the air component on terrorists hideout in Zamfara State has led to the death of scores of terrorists, including notorious terrorist leader, Bello Turji’s son.
The operation took place on January 17, 2025 along Shinkafi, Kagara, Fakai, Moriki, Maiwa and Chindo axis.
A statement by director defence media operations, Major General Edward Buba says the intensity of troops fire power resulted in high terrorist casualties and the destruction of their logistics hub.
He said the operation also resulted in the rescue of several hostages kidnapped by Bello Turji.
According to the statement, the terrorist leader, Bello Turji escaped, abandoning his son and combatants.
in a related development , troops also destroyed the camp of another terrorist kingpin known as Idi Mallam along Zango Kagara Forest.
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During the encounter, troops killed 3 terrorists and arrested 3 suspected collaborators.
Furthermore, troops recovered two machine guns, one AK47 rifle with a magazine containing 11 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition.
Also, 61 rustled cattle and 44 sheep were rescued among other sundry items.
The military high command says troops are sustaining the onslaught against the terrorists.
(Editor: Okechukwu Eze)
