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From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto
Over 25 terrorists have been killed in Zamfara State, while 18 others sustained gunshot injuries in military’s efforts to get rid of criminal activities in the North-West region.
The terrorists were killed in the Operation Fansan Yamma, carried out by troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Taskforce North West.
This was disclosed in a statement yesterday by the Coordinator,Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi.
According to him the terrorists were neutralised on January 10, when troops dismantled terrorists’ hideouts in the Fakai area of Shinkafi Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara.
“Some of the camps cleared included: that 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 terrorists’ network.
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“Additionally, seven kidnapped victims were able to escape from the terrorists’ camps amid the operation.”
According to him, the troops were supported in the offensive operation by the Air Component Operation Fansan Yamma.
Abdullahi stated that the Operation Fansan Yamma would 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”.
