By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto
SOKOTO:–Troops of the Joint Activity Power, North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA have recorded main operational successes, neutralising terrorists in Kebbi State and rescuing dozens of kidnapped victims in Zamfara State, in renewed efforts to revive safety throughout the area and the nation at giant.
In Kebbi State, troops working beneath Sector 2, performing on credible intelligence, ambushed members of the Lakurawa terrorist group close to the Augie Native Authorities Space, near the Kebbi–Sokoto border.
The operation came about at Kerani Village, a strategic hall usually exploited by prison parts.
Through the encounter, two terrorists have been neutralised, whereas two bikes used for mobility and logistics have been recovered.
The bikes have been reportedly fitted with equipment designed for long-distance motion, underscoring the group’s intent to maintain cross-border prison operations.
Safety sources mentioned the operation was carried out in collaboration with allied safety companies and native vigilante teams, reflecting the rising synergy between typical forces and community-based safety buildings within the North West.
In a separate however equally decisive operation in Zamfara State, troops stormed Munhaye Forest, a identified hideout of infamous bandit chief, Kachalla Alti, following intelligence that a number of captives have been being held within the space.
The operation led to the profitable rescue of 62 kidnapped victims, who’re at present in secure custody. Army authorities confirmed that preparations are underway to reunite the freed hostages with their households after obligatory profiling and medical assist.
The newest operations spotlight the sustained strain being mounted by Operation FANSAN YAMMA towards terrorist and bandit networks, as a part of a broader nationwide technique to degrade prison strongholds, safe rural communities and restore public confidence.
Army authorities reaffirmed their dedication to working with different safety companies and native stakeholders to make sure lasting peace, whereas urging residents to proceed offering well timed and credible data to assist ongoing safety efforts nationwide.
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