Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised two high-profile terrorist kingpins during an intelligence-led dawn operation in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State.
This was disclosed in a statement posted on X by a
counter-terrorism expert, Zagazola Makama, on Monday.
Zagazola stated that the operation was conducted in the
early hours of Monday, August 31, 2026, following credible
intelligence on the hideout of key members of a terrorist syndicate operating
in the area.
According to him, troops engaged the terrorists with
superior firepower after making contact with the enclave, resulting in the
neutralisation of two prominent figures within the group.
He added that those killed were identified as Hamisu, alias
Mamiyo, a prominent gunrunner and second-in-command to notorious terrorist
commander Kachalla Muhammadu Filani, and Umar Bocho, a high-ranking lieutenant
within the same syndicate.
The security expert noted that the group’s leader, Kachalla
Muhammadu Filani, narrowly escaped the encounter with severe gunshot wounds.
“The troops also captured and destroyed two motorcycles
belonging to the terrorists during the operation.
“Following the encounter, security agencies have intensified
efforts to track down the wounded terrorist leader and other fleeing members of
the group.
“Members of the public, particularly residents and medical
personnel in and around Matazu, have also been urged to remain vigilant and
promptly report anyone seeking treatment for suspicious gunshot wounds to the
nearest security agency.
“The operation remains ongoing as troops continue clearance
and mop-up activities to eliminate remaining threats in the area,” the security
expert said.
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