Troops eliminate notorious terrorists in decisive operation in Zamfara

Abdullateef Fowewe

The troops of the Mobile Strike Team (MST) under Operation FASAN YAMMA (OPFY) on Tuesday, June 10, successfully killed a group of terrorists during a decisive offensive operation around Ƙunchin Kalgo town in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Among those neutralised was the notorious terrorist known as AUTA, along with his associates Abdul Jamilu and Salisu, a statement on Thursday by the Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, confirmed.

These individuals were linked to multiple acts of violence and terrorism within the region.

The operation dealt a significant blow to criminal elements destabilising peace and security in the area.

Preliminary intelligence further revealed that two additional terrorist kingpins, including one identified as Babayé, were eliminated during the operation. In a separate incident, Sale Ado Madele (alias Sarki), the eldest son of the infamous bandit leader Ado Alieru, was also reportedly killed.

In a related development, troops killed ten more terrorists who had gathered near a filling station in Danjibga.

These terrorists were believed to be part of a syndicate assembled by Dogo Sule for a planned attack.

However, Kangye in the statement emphasised the commitment of the Nigerian Armed Forces noting, “The Nigerian Armed Forces remain committed to safeguarding lives and restoring lasting peace across Zamfara State and the wider North-West region. This operation underscores our resolve to dismantle terrorist networks and bring perpetrators of violence to justice.”