Troops of 1 Brigade, Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have conducted a fighting operation into the camp of wanted terrorist leader, Bello Turji, as well as other terrorist hideouts in the state.
This is even as the army said yesterday Turji was now living in one hole or the other, as many of his fighters had been neutralized.
During the encounter that ensued with the terrorists, troops also neutralized a notorious terrorist kingpin, Sani Rusu, at Bamamu Village in Tsafe LGA of Zamfara State.
A statement by spokesman of the Brigade, Lt. Col Abdullahi Abubakar, who disclosed news of the operation in a statement yesterday, said the operations were conducted on January 4, 2025.
He said: “On the same day, the troops of Operation Fansan Yamma, during an ambush operation which was based on credible intelligence regarding terrorist activities at Kwanar Jollof in Shinkafi LGA, Zamfara State, neutralized some terrorists, while others sustained fatal injuries.
“The operation also led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle and one G3 rifle, alongside 8 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 4 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, 3 magazines and 3 motorcycles.
“In a separate operation, the Air component of Operation Fansan Yamma conducted air strikes on terrorists converging between Fakai and Kware area of Shinkafi LGA on December 30, 2024.
“This airstrike was launched in response to intelligence indicating that terrorists, led by Bello Turji, had convened a meeting in the area.
“In a follow up operation on January 2, 2025, the air component further conducted air strikes at Maikaman Rini area of Sububu Forest in support of Operation Fansan Yamma ground troops operations against terrorists kingpin, Ibrahim Chumo’s camp in the area.
“The troops also conducted offensive operations against Bello Turji’s camp in Chida area of Shinkafi on January 5, 2025.
“Aerial surveillance revealed the terrorists suffered significant casualties during these operations, with several terrorists injured and their hideouts destroyed.
