Troops dismantle terrorists’ hideouts, rescue kidnap victims in Zamfara

Troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma reportedly dismantled terrorist hideouts in the Fakai area of Shinkafi Local Government Area, Zamfara State, on January 10, 2025.

The troops, in an offensive operation supported by the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma, cleared several terrorists’ camps in the Fakai axis.

Some of the camps cleared include those of Bello Turji and Mallam Ila, where troops neutralised over 25 terrorists, with more than 18 others sustaining gunshot wounds, thus delivering a setback to the terrorist network.

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According to the spokesman of Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt. Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, “Additionally, seven kidnapped victims were able to escape from the terrorists’ camps amid the operation.

“Operation Fansan Yamma will continue to pursue and neutralize all terrorist elements within its joint operation area. We therefore warn all terrorist kingpins and their associates to surrender and renounce violence unconditionally, as our troops remain committed to eradicating these threats.

“We assure the public of our dedication to restoring peace and security in the affected communities.”