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  • Army troops neutralise six terrorists in Zamfara

    Army troops neutralise six terrorists in Zamfara

    Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 8 Division Garrison Strike Force, operating under Operation Fansan Yamma (Sector 2), have recorded major successes in an ongoing offensive within the notorious Sububu Forest in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

    In a statement issued by the Media Information Officer of the operation, Captain David Adewusi, the recent military action led to the neutralisation of six terrorists, the recovery of arms and ammunition, the destruction of terrorist infrastructure, and the rescue of an underage kidnap victim.

    According to the statement, the operation began with a targeted assault on Indulumu village in Maradun LGA, where troops engaged and neutralised two terrorists.

    It added that the Strike Force, driven by sustained momentum and determination, advanced to Ruduno village, where soldiers encountered additional resistance from terrorist elements as the operation continued.

    “In a display of exceptional bravery and tactical prowess, the troops neutralized an additional 4 terrorists, effectively dismantling a key element of the terrorist network recovered arms and ammunitions.

    “The mobility instruments of the terrorists’ and logistics of operations were also destroyed on-site, successfully rescued an underage kidnapped victim, identified as Halira Ibrahim bringing an end to her ordeal and offering a beacon of hope to the affected community,” the statement read.

    “The operations continued with the destruction of multiple terrorist camps and life support structures in Magaji, Galakaje, Filinga, and Kuka Tara.

    “The actions have significantly disrupted the terrorists’ ability to sustain their operations, denying them safe havens and logistics support,” Adewusi said.

  • NAF airstrikes kill terrorists in Zamfara

    NAF airstrikes kill terrorists in Zamfara

    The end came on Sunday for some terrorists in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

    They were dealt deadly blows from Nigerian Air Force jets which pounded them.

    The strike came four days after United States (U.S.)/Nigeria collaborative strikes against Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoto State.

    Totally destroyed were an enclave and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) factory.

    The two high-impact precision airstrikes were carried out on Sunday at Turba Hill, a confirmed bandit hideout, and at Kachalla Dogo Sule’s camp, a notorious bandit stronghold identified as a key hub for IED manufacturing and operations.

     Nigerian Air Force (NAF) spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, who made the strikes known yesterday said air assets were deployed against identified terrorist locations after multi-source, credible intelligence confirmed their presence and activities.

    Zamfara and Sokoto  are neibouring states in the country’s Northwest, where banditry is prevalent.

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    The Air Force spokesman said: “The first strike targeted Turba Hill, a confirmed bandit hideout.

     “The second AI mission was conducted at Kachalla Dogo Sule’s Camp, a notorious bandit stronghold identified as a key IED manufacturing and operational hub. Intelligence had linked the camp to the planning and execution of recent IED attacks along the Dan Sadau–Magami axis.”

    Air Commodore Ejodame noted that the precision strike successfully engaged multiple active structures within the enclave, which he said triggered intense fires that destroyed the facilities and neutralised several bandits, “effectively crippling the group’s IED production and deployment capability.”

    He said the “decisive” air strikes represented a “significant degradation” of terrorist networks operating in Zamfara State, particularly their capacity to manufacture and employ improvised explosive devices.