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Troops Neutralize Terrorist Kingpin, Recover Arms in Zamfara State

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January 6, 2025
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By ZAKAA LAZARUS, ABUJA

Troops of 1 Brigade, Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma has neutralized a notorious terrorist kingpin, Sani Rusu, in Tsafe Zamfara State.

On the same day, the troops of Operation Fansan Yamma during an ambush operation which was based on credible intelligence regarding terrorist activities at Kwanar Jollof in Shinkafi LGA, Zamfara State neutralized some terrorists while others sustained fatal injury.

The operation 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.

In a separate operation, the Air Component Operation Fansan Yamma conducted air strikes on terrorists converging between Fakai and Kware area of Shinkafi LGA on 30 December 2024.

This airstrike was launched in response to intelligence indicating 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 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.

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.

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