The Theatre Commander of Operation Fansan Yamma, a military operation against bandits and terrorists in North West, Maj.-Gen. Oluyinka Soyele has sought increased support from the local populace to effectively combat terrorism and banditry in the region.
Gen. Soyele made the appeal on Wednesday, November 27, when members of the Nigerian Legion in Zamfara State, led by its Chairman, Aminu Ladan Madan, paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Gusau, the state capital.
The Theatre Commander said that the reorganization of the previous Operation Hadarin Daji and Whirl Punch, to Operation Fansan Yamma, was a move aimed at “improving coordination and response to the challenges of terrorism and banditry in both North West and Niger State.”
According to a statement by the spokesman of the joint operation, Lt.-Col. Abubakar Abdullah, on Wednesday, Gen. Soyele said the military and security agencies had made significant progress in curbing banditry along the Gusau-Funtua highway.
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He assured that troops were on high alert to fulfill the mandates of the operation, bolstered by local support and intelligence.
Earlier in his remarks, the Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, extended condolences on the recent passing of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.
He expressed confidence in Gen. Soyele’s leadership, citing his extensive experience and commitment to tackling the current security challenges.
Mada pledged the Legion’s support for Operation Fansan Yamma and highlighted the importance of synergy between joint forces and locals to foster a safer environment.
He thanked the Defense Headquarters for restructuring operations in the North West, which he said was a “necessary step towards ensuring effective collaboration and maximizing resources in the fight against insecurity.”