On 17 January 2025, a coordinated operation between troops of Operation Fansan Yamma as well as the air component conducted clearance operations along Shinkafi , Kagara, Fakai , Moriki, Maiwa and Chindo axis.
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The operations killed scores of terrorist including notorious terrorist leaders, Bello Turji‘s, son on Fakai high ground where the terrorist were hiding.
Major General Edward Buba Director Defence Media Operations made this known in a statement
He said intensity of the troops fire power resulted in high terrorist casualties and their logistics hub destroyed.
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He noted that the operations also resulted in the rescue of several kidnapped hostages held captive by Bello Turji, noting that the terrorist leader, Bello Turji, in a gross cowardly act escaped abandoning his son and combatants.
Meanwhile, in a related development , troops also destroyed another terrorist kingpin camp known as Idi Mallam along Zango Kagara Forest .
“During the encounter, troops neutralized 3 terrorist, and arrested 3 suspected collaborators.”
Furthermore, he noted that troops recovered two machine guns, one AK47 Rifle with a magazine containing 11 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition.
Additionally, according to Buba rustled cattle’s, 44 sheep’s were rescued among other sundry items.
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“Troops are sustaining the onslaught against the terrorist. Overall, troops continue to demonstrate commitment to the safety and protection of all citizens across the country.” General Buba maintained.
