Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMM operating under Sector 2 have successfully neutralized 2 terrorists in Kebbi State and rescued 62 hostages in Munhaye Forest of Zamfara State.
A statement by the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 8 Division, Nigerian Army/ Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel, Olaniyi Osoba, explains that these operations were conducted in close collaboration with allied security forces and local vigilantes, demonstrating a unified front against banditry and terrorism.
Also in Kebbi State, troops acting on actionable intelligence ambushed members of the Lakurawa Terrorist Group near the border between Augie Local Government Area (Kebbi State) and Binji Local Government Area (Sokoto State).
The operation, executed in Kerani Village, resulted in the elimination of 2 terrorists and the recovery of 2 motorcycles used by the insurgents.
The 2 terrorists were wearing camouflage uniforms with 2 motorcycles padded with thick blankets and fitted with equipment for long range movement including hand tyre pumps.
Similarly in Zamfara State, troops in a separate operation, stormed Munhaye Forest, a known hideout of the notorious bandit leader Kachalla Alti following an intelligence report that the notorious bandit leader had held some captives hostage.
It said the mission led to the successful rescue of 62 kidnapped victims who are now in safe custody. Efforts are ongoing to reunite the freed hostages with their families
The statement said these operations underscore the relentless efforts of Operation FANSAN YAMMA and its partners to dismantle terrorist networks, restore security, and protect lives in the region.
