Troops Neutralise Six Terrorists, Rescue Kidnapped Girl in Zamfara Forest Offensive

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have neutralised six terrorists during a coordinated offensive in the Sububu Forest axis of Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The operation also led to the recovery of arms and ammunition, destruction of several terrorist camps, and the rescue of a kidnapped underage girl.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the spokesperson of Operation Fansan Yamma, Captain David Adewusi, said the mission was carried out to dismantle terrorist enclaves and restore peace to affected communities.

According to the statement, troops first engaged terrorists at Indulumu village, where two of them were neutralised following a fierce gun battle. An AK-47 rifle was recovered during the encounter.

“The offensive commenced with a targeted engagement at Indulumu village, where gallant troops confronted and neutralised two terrorists,” Adewusi said. “Following the intense firefight, troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, further disrupting the terrorists’ operational capabilities.”

The Strike Force later advanced to Ruduno village, where four additional terrorists were neutralised after another intense firefight.

During the encounter, troops recovered a second AK-47 rifle, a magazine loaded with 28 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, while two motorcycles used by the terrorists for mobility and logistics were destroyed.

Adewusi added that the operation recorded a major humanitarian success with the rescue of a kidnapped underage girl, identified as Halira Ibrahim, during further exploitation of the forest.

He said the rescue highlights the troops’ commitment to protecting civilians and combating kidnapping in the region.

“The operation, aimed at dismantling terrorist enclaves and restoring peace in the state, resulted in the neutralisation of six terrorists, recovery of arms and ammunition, destruction of terrorist infrastructure, and the successful rescue of a kidnapped underage victim,” he stated.

Troops also destroyed multiple terrorist camps and life-support structures in Magaji, Galakaje, Filinga, and Kukatara, significantly degrading the terrorists’ operational capacity and denying them access to safe havens and logistics support.