Troops neutralise scores of terrorists in Zamfara
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have successfully conducted a fighting patrol in response to a distress call from the residents and vigilantes of Yar Galadima village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
This was according to a statement by Abubakar Abdullahi, a Lieutenant Colonel and Coordinator Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma, copy of which was handed to The DEFENDER in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital on Monday.
According to the statement, the development occurred in the early hours of 1 December 2024 when the troops of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Hanutara were alerted at about 5am that terrorists were attacking the village.
The troops responded promptly to provide assistance and restore peace to the affected area.
During the patrol, the troops encountered terrorists, who laid ambush at two different locations on the approach to the village.
“The ambush sites were cleared by the troops and some of the terrorists neutralised while others fled.
“Additionally, the Air Component Operation Fansan Yamma promptly dispatched aircraft to provide close air support to the troops as they continued their advance to the village while the fleeing terrorists were equally engaged by the aircraft leading to scores of terrorists neutralised.
“Operation Fansan Yamma remains dedicated to eliminating terrorist threats in the North West and Niger State,” the statement said.
