Troops of Operation Fasan Yamma have neutralized yet another terrorist kingpin, Auta, and 13 others in Zamfara State.
Director Defence Media Operations DDMO, Major General Markus Kangye disclosed that troops of the Mobile Strike Team (MST) on 10 June, 2025 eliminated a group of terrorists during a decisive offensive operation around Ƙunchin Kalgo town in Tsafe local government area of Zamfara State.
The Defence Headquarters named a notorious terrorist known as Auta, among those killed alongside his associates, Abdul Jamilu and Salisu.
General Kangye added that the terrorists were linked to multiple acts of violence and terrorism within the general area.
“The operation marks a significant blow to criminal elements, destabilizing peace and security in the area,” the defence spokesperson said.
He said, preliminary intelligence showed that two additional terrorist kingpins, including one identified as Babayé were eliminated during the operation.
According to him, in a separate incident, Sale Ado Madele (alias Sarki), the eldest son of known bandit leader Ado Alieru, was also killed.
Similarly, troops also killed additional 10 terrorists who congregated near a filling station in Danjibga. “The terrorist were believed to be part of a syndicate brought together by Dogo Sule for a planned attack.”
General Kangye reassured that the Armed Forces remained committed to safeguarding lives and restoring lasting peace across Zamfara State and the wider North-West region.
“This operation underscores our resolve to dismantle terrorist networks and bring perpetrators of violence to justice,” he said.
