Troops Kill Scores of Bandits in Zamfara as Part of Ongoing Operation

• Troops from Operation Fansan Yamma killed scores of bandits in the Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, while others fled with injuries.
• The operation was launched following a distress call from residents and vigilantes in Yar Galadima village.
• The troops successfully cleared two ambush sites and received air support, which helped neutralize more terrorists.
• The operation underscores the commitment of the Joint Task Force to eliminating terrorist threats in the North West.

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, under Operation Fansan Yamma, have successfully killed scores of bandits in the Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Several other bandits sustained serious injuries while fleeing the operation.

According to a statement by Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, the Coordinator of the Joint Media Centre for Operation Fansan, the operation was launched in response to a distress call from residents and vigilantes in Yar Galadima village. The troops were alerted early on Sunday to an ongoing terrorist attack in the area and swiftly mobilized to provide assistance and restore peace.

During the fighting patrol, the troops encountered terrorists who had set up ambushes at two different locations along the approach to the village. The ambushes were cleared, with several terrorists neutralized, while others managed to escape. The Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma also provided close air support, further engaging the fleeing bandits and contributing to the neutralization of additional terrorists.

Abdullahi emphasized that the troops remain resolute in their mission to eliminate terrorist threats in the North West, reinforcing the ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and security of the region.