Troops Kill Terrorists’ Leader, Junaidu, Fighters In Zamfara

Troops have killed a notorious terrorists’ leader, Junaidu Fasagora  and scores of his fighters in Zamfara State.

The Nigerian Army in a statement on its official X handle said the terrorists leader and his fighter were killed in a ferocious Artillery bombardment and ground battle in Tsafe general area of  Zamfara State .

The statement said Junaidu Fasagora and his terrorists group have long been responsible for a series of kidnappings and other terrorism activities against the populace across several states in the North West, adding that their elimination marks a crucial victory in the fight against terrorism and insurgency.

“The successful operation is a clear assertion of the Nigerian Army’s relentless pursuit of peace and stability in the region and other regions of the country,” the statement added.

The statement said troops remain committed to sustaining the ongoing operations against terrorism,  insurgency and sundry crimes to restore safety and security to troubled areas.