Friday, December 27, 2024 - Troops of the Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma have destroyed several terrorist camps around Bichi Hill in the Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, Coordinator Joint Media
Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma, disclosed this in a statement on
Thursday, December 26, 2024.
He stated that the operation came in response to credible intelligence
that revealed active terrorist activities in the area, which had culminated in
assaults on local communities in Danmusa, Safana, and Kankara Local Government
Area on 19 December 2024.
The spokesperson said the operations resulted in the death of some
terrorists including two notorious kingpins, Manore and Dogo Nahalle.
“In a combined ground and air offensive, troops targeted these camps in
an effort to dismantle the terrorists' operations and restore peace to the
affected areas. The operation involved precision air strikes conducted by the
Air Component on identified terrorist locations during multiple passes,” the
statement read.
"Despite the air strikes, some surviving terrorists attempted to
regroup in the vicinity of Bichi Hill, leading to a fierce firefight with
ground troops. This engagement lasted for several hours, but the terrorists
were ultimately overpowered by the troops superior firepower.
"As a further blow to the terrorists’ ability to escape, the Air
Component platforms tracked fleeing terrorists on motorcycles and conducted
additional successful strike against them.
"Reports from local sources indicate that the operations resulted
in a significant number of terrorist casualties, including the reportedly fatal
injuries of notorious kingpins *Manore and Dogo Nahalle*.
"In addition to the terrorists neutralised, the operation
dismantled several terrorist camps located within the high ground thus
crippling the terrorists' operational capabilities
"Prior to these military operations, communities surrounding
Maidabino, Yantumaki and Mara and other parts of Danmusa and Safana LGAs had
been under persistent threat from the terrorists, leading to mass displacements
among local residents.
"In light of the recent successes, the Joint Task Force Operation
Fansan Yamma want to again reassure the public of our commitment to
safeguarding the lives of the people and urged them to refrain from harbouring
or supporting criminal elements in any form.
“The Theatre Commander Operation Fansan Yamma Major General Oluyinka
Olalekan Soyele on behalf of the troops expresses his resolve to combat
terrorism and all forms of crimes in the Northwest Zone and Niger State towards
ensuring peace and security in the affected communities.”
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