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Troops dismantle Terrorists’ Hideouts, Rescue Kidnapped Victims in Zamfara

Troops from Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West, under Operation Fansan Yamma, successfully dismantled terrorist hideouts in Fakai, Shinkafi Local Government Area, Zamfara State, on January 10, 2025.

In a press statement issued today, January 12, 2025, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre for Operation Fansan Yamma, confirmed the operation.

He stated that the troops, with support from the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji, raided and cleared terrorist camps in the Fakai area, including those operated by notorious leaders Bello Turji and Mallam Ila.

During the operation, over 25 terrorists were killed, while more than 18 others sustained gunshot injuries.The statement also noted that seven kidnapped victims managed to escape from the terrorists’ camps during the offensive, marking a heavy blow to the criminal network.

Operation Fansan Yamma pledged to maintain relentless efforts to eliminate all terrorist threats in its jurisdiction. The statement urged terrorist leaders and their accomplices to surrender and renounce violence unconditionally, while reassuring the public of the military’s unwavering commitment to restoring peace and security in the region.

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