In Zamfara State, Nigerian Army troops have destroyed terrorists’ hideouts, slain 25 bandits, and freed hostages.
According to a statement released on Sunday, January 12, 2025, by Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, Coordinator Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma, among of the camps cleared include Bello Turji’s, the sought bandit’s kingpin.
“Troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma successfully dismantled terrorist hideouts in the Fakai area of Shinkafi Local Government Area (LGA), Zamfara State, on 10 January 2025,’ the statement read.
“The troops in an offensive operation supported by the Air Component Operation Fansan Yamma cleared some terrorists’ camps in the Fakai axis.
“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. Additionally, 7 kidnapped victims were able to escape from the terrorists’ camps amid the operation.
“Operation Fansan Yamma will continue to pursue and neutralise all terrorist elements within its joint operation area.
“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.”
