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

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West “Operation FANSAN YAMM” in 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 of Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army/Sector 2 “Operation

FANSAN YAMMA”, Lt-Col Osoba Olaniyi, said the operations were conducted in 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 terrorist group  near the boundary 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 kidnapped victims who are now in safe custody,” he said.

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