Troops take down over 25 terrorists in Zamfara, rescue seven kidnap victims

In the military's efforts to eradicate criminal activity in the North-West, more than 25 terrorists have been killed in Zamfara State, while 18 more have been shot. 

Soldiers from Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West killed the terrorists during Operation Fansan Yamma. Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, the Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre for Operation Fansan Yamma, revealed this in a statement on Sunday. 

He said that on January 10, forces destroyed terrorist hideouts in the Fakai neighbourhood of the Shinkafi Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara, neutralising the terrorists.

“Some of the camps cleared include that of Bello Turji and Mallam Ila, where troops neutralized over 25 terrorists with more than 18 others sustaining gunshot wounds, thus delivering a setback to the terrorist network,” he said.

“Additionally, 7 kidnapped victims were able to escape from the terrorists’ camps amid the operation.”

"The Air Component Operation Fansan Yamma supported the troops in the offensive operation," he said. According to Abdullahi, all terrorist members within the joint operation area will be pursued and eliminated by Operation Fansan Yamma.

“We therefore warn all terrorist kingpins and their associates to surrender and renounce violence unconditionally, as our troops remain committed to eradicating these threats.

“We assure the public of our dedication to restoring peace and security in the affected communities.”

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