Troops kill ‘25 terrorists, rescue seven kidnap victims’ in Zamfara

The Nigerian Army says its troops have killed over 25 terrorists and rescued seven kidnap victims in the Fakai area of Shinkafi LGA in Zamfara state.

A statement on Sunday by Abubakar Abdullahi, coordinator of the joint media coordination centre for operation Fansan Yamma, said 18 suspected terrorists sustained gunshot injuries in the raid.

He said the operation was carried out by troops from sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West on Friday.

He further said Operation Fansan Yamma would continue to “target and eliminate all terrorist elements within the joint operational area.”

“Some of the camps cleared include those of Bello Turji and Mallam Ila, where troops neutralised over 25 terrorists, with more than 18 others sustaining gunshot wounds, thus delivering a setback to the terrorist network,” Abdullahi said.

“Additionally, seven kidnapped victims were able to escape from the terrorists’ camps amid the operation.

“We therefore warn all terrorist kingpins and their associates to surrender and renounce violence unconditionally, as our troops remain committed to eradicating these threats.

“We assure the public of our dedication to restoring peace and security in the affected communities.”