Troops of 1 Brigade, Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma have raided the camp of terrorist leader Bello Turji in Zamfara State.
In the ensuing confrontation, a notorious terrorist kingpin, Sani Rusu was neutralised at Bamamu Village in Tsafe LGA of the state.
Revealing details of the operation on Monday, the spokesman of the Brigade, Lt. Col Abdullahi Abubakar 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.
“Operation Fansan Yamma remains committed to neutralizing all terrorist threats across the Joint Task Force Theatre of Operation and assures the public of its determination to maintain peace and security in the region.
“The Joint Task Force encourages continued cooperation from the community towards the achievement of its mandate.”