The troops of 1 Brigade, Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma have neutralised a notorious terrorist, Sani Russu in Zamfara.
The troops also succeeded in various operations against terrorists in the state and recovered arms.
This is contained in a statement in Gusau on Monday by the Coordinator, Joint Media Coordination Centre Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi.
“On an. 4, the troops conducted a fighting patrol to Bamamu village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara and had an encounter with terrorists in the area.
“Consequently, a notorious kingpin, Sani Rusu, was neutralised.
“The troops on the same day during an ambush operation which was based on credible intelligence regarding terrorist activities at Kwanar Jollof in Shinkafi local government area, neutralised some terrorists while others sustained fatal injuries.”
He further stated that the operation also led to the recovery of one AK47 rifle and one G3 rifle, alongside eight rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, four rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, three magazines and three motorcycles.
“In a separate operation, the Air Component Operation of Fansan Yamma conducted air strikes on terrorists converging between the Fakai and Kware area of Shinkafii on Dec. 30.
“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 Jan. 2, the Air Component 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 Jan.5.
“Aerial surveillance revealed the terrorists suffered significant casualties during these operations with several terrorists injured and their hideouts destroyed.”
