Troops neutralise suspected terrorist in Zamfara
Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised a suspected terrorist during a counter-terrorism and anti-banditry operation in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this in a post on X on Wednesday. According to Makama, military sources said the troops, […] Troops neutralise…
Military forces in Zamfara State have successfully eliminated a suspected terrorist during a counter-terrorism operation, according to a security expert in the Lake Chad region. The operation, conducted by troops of Sector 2 under Operation Fansan Yamma, took place in Shinkafi Local Government Area. A post on social media by Zagazola Makama revealed that the troops spotted suspects on motorcycles attempting to cross a road in the Galadi area of Sokoto State.
In the ensuing confrontation, one terrorist was killed while the others managed to escape. The deceased was discovered wearing a woodland camouflage vest beneath his traditional kaftan. A thorough examination of his mobile phone yielded images of him in camouflage, holding a PKM machine gun. In addition to the body, troops recovered four mobile phones and N30,350 from the suspect.
This action is part of a broader strategy by security forces to mitigate terrorist and bandit activities in the North-West region.
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