TROOPS NEUTRALIZE TERRORIST KINGPIN AND RECOVER ARMS IN ZAMFARA STATE 07-01-25
By Sadiq Aminu Troops Neutralize Terrorist Kingpin and Recover Arms in Zamfara State.
…as Air Component Intensifies Strikes on Terrorist Enclaves
The Troops of 1 Brigade, Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma have conducted a fighting patrol to Bamamu Village in Tsafe Local government area of Zamfara State and had an encounter with the terrorists in the area in which a notorious terrorist kingpin, Sani Rusu, was neutralized in the process.
The Coordinator Joint Medi Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma, Lieutenant Colonel, Abubukar Abdullahi, announced this in a statement and made available to Radio Nigeria in Gusau.
According to the statement, on the same day, the troops of Operation Fansan Yamma during an ambush operation based on credible intelligence regarding terrorist activities at Kwanar Jollof in Shinkafi Local government in Zamfara State neutralized some terrorists while others sustained fatal injury.
It says, the operation has also led to the recovery of one AK47 rifle and one G3 rifle, alongside 8 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 4 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, 3 magazines and 3 motorcycles.
The statement explains that, In a separate operation, the Air Component Operation Fansan Yamma conducted air strikes on terrorists converging between Fakai and Kware area of Shinkafi Local government on 30 December 2024.
The airstrike was launched in response to intelligence indicated that terrorists, led by Bello Turji, had convened a meeting in the area.
In a follow up operation on 2 January 2025, the Air Componenet further conducted air strikes at Maikaman Rini area of Sububu Forest in support of Operation Fansan Yamma ground troops operations against terrorists kingpin, Ibrahim Chumo’s camp in the area.
The statement further explains that, the troops also conducted offensive operations against Bello Turji’s camp in Chida area of Shinkafi on 5 January 2025.
Aerial surveillance revealed the terrorists suffered significant casualties during these operations with several terrorists injured with their hideouts destroyed.
The statement maintains that, Operation Fansan Yamma remains committed to neutralizing all terrorist threats across the Joint Task Force Theatre of Operation and assures the public of its determination to maintain peace and security in the region.
The Joint Task Force encourages continued cooperation from the community towards the achievement of its mandate.