Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY) have eliminated three notorious terrorist leaders in an ambush operation carried out in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Captain David Adewusi, the Media Information Officer of OPFY, disclosed in a statement on Saturday that the operation took place on 25 July 2025 between Mallamawa and Mazau villages in the Tsamaye/Mai Lalle District. He said troops recovered three AK-47 rifles with magazines and a motorcycle from the terrorists.
The eliminated kingpins were identified as Kachalla Nagomma, Gurmu, and Ali Yar Daribiyar. According to Adewusi, the terrorists were intercepted while attempting to collect ransom and illegal taxes from local residents.
The success of the mission has brought relief to communities in Mai Lalle, Tsamaye, Rimaye, and other surrounding areas in Sabon Birni and Goronyo LGAs, which have been under constant attacks by the group.
Operation Fansan Yamma called on residents to continue sharing credible information with security agencies to aid ongoing efforts to restore peace in the Northwest and parts of the North Central region.
