PICTORIAL: Troops Kill 2 Terrorists, Rescue 62 Hostages In Kebbi, Zamfara

Troops of Joint Task Force North-West Operation FANSAN YAMMA operating under Sector 2 have neutralised two terrorists in Kebbi State and rescued 62 hostages in Munhaye Forest of Zamfara State.

A statement by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Operation
FANSAN YAMMA, Lt-Col Osoba Olaniyi, said the successful operations were conducted in close collaboration with allied security forces and local vigilantes, demonstrating a unified front against banditry and terrorism.

He said troops in Kebbi State acting on actionable intelligence ambushed members of the Lakurawa terrorists group near the border between Augie local government area of Kebbi State and Binji local government area of Sokoto State.

He said the operation, executed in Kerani Village, resulted in the elimination of two terrorists and the recovery of two motorcycles used by the insurgents.

He added that the two terrorists were wearing camouflage uniforms with two motorcycles padded with thick blankets and fitted with equipment for long range movement, including hand tyre pumps.

Meanwhile, in Zamfara State, troops in a separate operation, stormed Munhaye Forest, a known hideout of the notorious bandit leader Kachalla Alti following intelligence report that the notorious bandit leader has held some captives hostage.

“The mission led to the successful rescue of 62 kidnap victims who are now in safe custody,” he said.

The statement said efforts were ongoing to reunite the freed hostages with their families.