Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, OPFY, have eliminated three notorious terrorist kingpins during a successful ambush in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The development was disclosed in a post on Saturday by counterinsurgency expert and security analyst, Zagazola Makama, via X.
According to the report, the operation took place on Thursday, July 25, between Mallamawa and Mazau villages in the Tsamaye/Mai Lalle axis of Sabon Birni LGA.
The troops reportedly neutralised three top terrorist commanders identified as Kachalla Nagomma, Gurmu and Ali Yar Daribiyar.
Three AK-47 rifles with magazines and a motorcycle were recovered during the operation.
Security sources said the terrorists, along with their foot soldiers, had stormed the area to collect ransom and illegal levies imposed on residents when they were ambushed by troops.
The operation was said to have triggered widespread relief and jubilation in Mai Lalle, Tsamaye, Rimaye and other communities across Sabon Birni and Goronyo LGAs.
“These terrorists have long tormented the communities with killings, kidnappings and extortion, so this success is a huge morale boost for the people,” a source was quoted as saying.
Troops have continued to intensify both kinetic and non-kinetic operations in the area, working in synergy with other security agencies and local vigilante groups.
The military has urged members of the public to support ongoing efforts by providing credible and timely information to help in dismantling criminal hideouts.
