Operation Fansan Yamma disclosed this on Wednesday and added that it’s troops have dealt a significant blow to terrorist operating in Zamfara and Sokoto States,
It said in a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi that troops neutralized not less than four key terrorist kingpins between 1st and 10th February.
Troops also neutralized numerous terrorists. in the zone an action that would result into enhancing the safety and security of lives and property within the Joint Operations Area..
The statement said key terrorists that were neutralized include kingpins such as Kachalla Na Faransa, Dogon Bakkwalo, Auta Gobaje and Dan Mai Dutsi, among others.
” Notably, many of these individuals were eliminated in a fierce battle in Shinkafi and Zurmi Local Government Areas (LGA) of Zamfara State and Isa LGA of Sokoto State.”
The operations also dismantled the terrorist network and destroyed their support structures thus, significantly weakening their operational capacity, the statement claimed.
In addition to neutralizing key figures, troops have actively targeted terrorist hideouts. An estimated 40 enclaves have been destroyed, with important locations such as Tungar Fulani, Unguwar Goga, Gangara Hill, and Gidan Maji cleared of terrorists. This extensive offensive operation is crucial in disrupting the logistical and operational capabilities of terrorists in the North West region.
The troops have also successfully recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, which will be crucial in preventing further attacks. In a compassionate effort, the troops rescued dozens of kidnapped victims during these operations, contributing to the overall security and peace in the affected areas.
As Operation continues, Operation Fansan Yamma remains committed to disrupting the cycle of terrorism in Northwest Nigeria and Niger State.
He said military authorities encourage the public to continue providing information on the fleeing terrorists to include Bello Turji and his henchmen. Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma also assure all citizens that their contributions will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.