By Tobias Lengnan Dapam
The Nigeria Military said troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma, dismantled Bello Turji and Mallam Ila, camps and neutralized over 25 terrorists with more than 18 others sustaining gunshot wounds.
A statement issued on Sunday by Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, Coordinator Joint Media Coordination Centre Operation Fansan Yamma, said the terrorists were killed in an offensive operation supported by the Air Component Operation Fansan Yamma.
“The dismantled terrorist hideouts were in the Fakai area of Shinkafi Local Government Area (LGA), Zamfara State.
“Some of the camps cleared include that of Bello Turji and Mallam Ila, where troops neutralized over 25 terrorists with more than 18 others sustaining gunshot wounds, thus delivering a setback to the terrorist network. Additionally, 7 kidnapped victims were able to escape from the terrorists’ camps amid the operation.
“Operation Fansan Yamma will continue to pursue and neutralise 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.”
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