Troops of the 8 Division Garrison Strike Force under Operation Fansan Yamma have neutralised six terrorists and rescued a kidnapped underage girl during coordinated raids on insurgent camps in the Sububu Forest area of Maradun Local Council of Zamfara State.

The operation was carried out as part of renewed efforts to degrade terrorist networks terrorising rural communities in the North-West.

In a statement yesterday, the Media Information Officer of Operation Fansan Yamma, Captain David Adewusi, said the offensive was aimed at dismantling terrorist enclaves and restoring peace to Zamfara State.

According to him, the troops first stormed Indulumu village, where two terrorists were killed and an AK-47 rifle recovered.

The strike force later advanced to Ruduno village, killing four additional terrorists and recovering another AK-47 rifle, a magazine loaded with 28 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, while two motorcycles used for logistics and mobility were destroyed.

He added that the troops pushed further into the forest and rescued a kidnapped underage victim identified as Halira Ibrahim.

Adewusi also disclosed that several terrorist camps and life-support structures in Magaji, Galakaje, Filinga and Kukatara were destroyed, denying the terrorists safe havens and logistics support.