THEATRE COMMANDER OF OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA, APPEALS FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT IN THE NORTH WEST REGION 27-11-24
By Sadiq Aminu The Theatre Commander of Operation Fansan Yamma, Major General Oluyinka Olalekan Soyele, has appealed for community support in the ongoing fight against terrorism and banditry in North West region.
In a statement by Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre, said Major General Soyele made the plea during a courtesy visit by the members of the Nigerian Legion’s Zamfara State chapter, led by Aminu Ladan Mada in Gusau.
He noted the significant progress, particularly in reducing banditry along the Gusau-Funtua highway and assured that troops remain on high alert to deliver on the operation’s objectives by relying heavily on local collaboration and intelligence.
Major General Oluyinka Soyele emphasized that, reorganization of previous operations that included Operation Hadarin Daji and Whirl Punch into Operation Fansan Yamma was aimed at enhancing coordination and response to security challenges across the North West and Niger State.
During the visit, the Chairman of legion’s in Zamfara Aminu Ladan Mada conveyed condolences on behalf of their members over the recent death of the former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.
Aminu Mada applauded Major General Soyele’s leadership and pledged the Legion’s support for Operation Fansan Yamma, stressed the importance synergy between security forces and local communities in ensuring a secure environment.
He also commended the Defense Headquarters for restructuring security operations in the region, describing it as a necessary step to optimize resources and foster effective collaboration in tackling insecurity.