Troops kill Turji’s son, as military neutralizes scores of terrorists in Zamfara
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau
The DEFENDER reports that troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA supported air component have neutralized scores of terrorists including a son of terrorist leader Bello Turji in Zamfara State.
Major General Edward Buba, Director Defence Media Operations, disclosed this in a statement sent to The DEFENDER on Monday.
According to the statement, “On 17 January 2025, a coordinated operation between troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA as well as the air component conducted clearance operations along Shinkafi , Kagara, Fakai , Moriki, Maiwa and Chindo axis. The operations killed scores of terrorist including notorious terrorist leaders, Bello TURJI’S, son on Fakai high ground where the terrorist were hiding.
“The intensity of troops fire power resulted in high terrorist casualties and their logistics hub destroyed. The operations also resulted in the rescue of several kidnapped hostages held captive by Bello TURJI. The terrorist leader, Bello Turji, in a gross cowardly act escaped abandoning his son and combatants.
“Meanwhile, in a related development , troops also destroyed another terrorist kingpin camp known as Idi Mallam along Zango Kagara Forest . During the encounter, troops neutralized 3 terrorist, and arrested 3 suspected collaborators. Furthermore, troops recovered two machine guns, one AK47 Rifle with a magazine containing 11 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition. Additionally, 61 rustled cattle’s, 44 sheep’s were rescued among other sundry items.
“Troops are sustaining the onslaught against the terrorist. Overall, troops continue to demonstrate commitment to the safety and protection of all citizens across the country,” it said.
