Troops kill three notorious terrorist commanders in Sokoto

Troops of the Joint Task Force under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have eliminated three notorious terrorist kingpins in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

The operation, which took place on Friday, was a carefully executed ambush between Mallamawa and Mazau villages in the Tsamaye/Mai Lalle District.

According to military authorities, the terrorists, identified as Kachalla Nagomma, Gurmu, and Ali Yar Daribiyar, were intercepted while attempting to extort ransom and levies from locals in the area.

Three AK-47 rifles with magazines and a motorcycle were recovered from the scene during the operation.

The success of the mission has been met with widespread jubilation in the affected communities of Mai Lalle, Tsamaye, Rimaye, and nearby areas in Sabon Birni and Goronyo LGAs.

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Residents, long terrorised by the activities of the neutralised criminals and their foot soldiers, expressed relief and renewed confidence in the security efforts.

Operation FANSAN YAMMA, a security initiative aimed at restoring peace and stability across Nigeria’s North West and parts of the North Central region, reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying counter-terrorism efforts in collaboration with local communities.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the Media Information Officer of OPFY, Captain David Adewusi, called on the public to continue sharing timely and credible information that can aid ongoing military operations.

“The Joint Task Force remains resolute in its mission to eradicate terrorism and restore lasting peace to all affected areas,” Adewusi said.

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