Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have neutralized several notorious terrorist commanders and dismantled multiple hideouts in Zamfara and Sokoto states, delivering a significant blow to criminal networks operating in the region.
The coordinated military offensive, conducted between February 1 and 10, 2025, targeted terrorist enclaves in Shinkafi and Zurmi Local Government Areas of Zamfara State and Isa LGA of Sokoto State, restoring a sense of security to affected communities.
In a statement on Wednesday, Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre, disclosed that high-profile terrorist leaders, including Kachalla Na Faransa, Dogon Bakkwalo, Auta Gobaje, and Dan Mai Dutsi, were among those eliminated during the operations.
“Military operations targeted and dismantled over 40 terrorist hideouts, including those in Tungar Fulani, Unguwar Goga, Gangara Hill, and Gidan Maji,” Abdullahi said. He added that troops also recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition, preventing further attacks on civilians.
In addition to neutralizing the terrorists, the military successfully rescued dozens of kidnapped victims, bringing relief to families that had endured weeks of uncertainty and fear.
Abdullahi reaffirmed the military’s commitment to sustaining its offensive against terrorism across the North-West and parts of Niger State, urging the public to provide intelligence on fleeing terrorists, including the notorious Bello Turji and his associates.
“With this latest success, Operation Fansan Yamma has dealt a serious blow to terrorist operations in the region, bolstering ongoing efforts to restore peace and security in northwest Nigeria,” he added.
Troops provide details on eliminated terrorist commanders in Zamfara, Sokoto
