Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have eliminated five terrorists and rescued 31 abducted victims during coordinated operations across Zamfara and Katsina states.
The operations also led to the destruction of several terrorist camps and the recovery of weapons, motorcycles and ammunition used by the criminals.
In Zamfara State, troops rescued 31 kidnapped victims along the Bagega–Kawaye axis in Anka Local Government Area following a precision air interdiction by the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma and a subsequent ground assault on terrorist enclaves located west of Bagega Forest.
According to a statement by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Operation Fansan Yamma, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, the victims were freed after spending several weeks in captivity.
The military identified the rescued victims as indigenes of Maga, Gummi, Zuru, Wasugu, Bukuyyum and Anka Local Government Areas across Zamfara and Sokoto states.
Osoba said the victims had received medical attention and would be reunited with their families.
The statement also disclosed that troops recorded additional successes in a separate operation in Zamfara, where they engaged terrorists along the Maradun and Gidan Dan Jaja axis.
During the encounter, troops neutralised two terrorists, destroyed identified terrorist camps and recovered several locally fabricated rifles as well as four motorcycles allegedly used by the criminals.
In Katsina State, troops intercepted a group of terrorists moving through the Ruwan Godiya axis and Sayaya Road in Matazu Local Government Area, reportedly on their way to launch an attack.
Following a fierce exchange of fire, troops neutralised three terrorists and recovered motorcycles and quantities of ammunition.
One of the terrorists killed during the operation was identified as a foot soldier of notorious terrorist kingpin, Muhammad Fulani.
Osoba reaffirmed the commitment of Operation Fansan Yamma to sustaining pressure on terrorist groups operating across the North-west.
“Operation Fansan Yamma remains resolute in its commitment to eradicating terrorism and ensuring the safety and security of all citizens across the North West region,” he stated.
Linus Aleke
