Crimes

Troops kill terrorists, bandit kingpin in Zamfara

Troops of 1 Brigade in Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised several terrorists, including a notorious kingpin known as Alhaji Ma’oli in Zamfara State.

The Coordinator of Joint Media Coordination Centre Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt. Col. Abdullahi Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, December 27, 2024.

Abdullahi noted that the operation occurred in Maisheka village, near Kunchin Kalgo town in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Thursday, December 26.

He stated: “The area is one of the local communities that had suffered under Ma’oli’s reign of terror.

“Ma’oli is renowned for always imposing illegal levies on residents of Unguwan Rogo, Mai Sheka, Magazawa, and other surrounding areas of Bilbis in Tsafe LGA of Zamfara State.

“The neutralising of the notorious kingpin has brought relief and excitement to locals in Bilbis general area.

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“The operation was initiated in response to intelligence report of terrorists on motorcycles operating in Bilbis axis of Bilbis District, Tsafe LGA.

“Swift response by troops of Operation Fansan Yamma not only thwarted the terrorists’ plan to attack the locals but also reinforced the commitment to securing the area from further acts of violence.

“The operation Fansan Yamma remains resolute in its mandate to pursue and neutralise all remaining terrorists and their collaborators across the Joint Task Force Theatre of Operation.”

Abdullahi added that the Joint Task Force will continue to work diligently alongside local communities towards achieving lasting peace and security in Zamfara State.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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