Troops of Operation Fasin Yamma have neutralized a notorious terrorist kingpin, Yellow Dambokkolo, during a fierce gunfight in Sokoto State.
This was announced by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, on Tuesday, in Abuja.
Kangye said that the operation was intelligence-led and executed with support from hybrid forces, the air component and other security agencies.
He said the feat was a significant breakthrough in the fight against terrorism, adding that Dambokkolo sustained severe gunshot wounds during the encounter and later died from the injuries.
“Troops of Operation Fasin Yamma, in conjunction with Hybrid Forces supported by Air Component and other security agencies, conducted an intelligence-led operation during which they engaged bandits and fleeing terrorists,” he said.
According to him, Dambokkolo was even more feared than the infamous bandit leader, Bello Turji.
He added that to sustain his reign of terror, Dambokkolo reportedly relied on heavy use of the narcotic drug pentazocine.
With Dambokkolo eliminated, the military is shifting focus to capturing Bello Turji, who remains on the run, Kangye said.
“Our exultant troops of Operation Fasin Yamma, with this renewed resolve, are on the hunt for Bello Turji, who has been in hiding,” he added.
The defence spokesman highlighted the Armed Forces’ commitment to restoring peace and normalcy across Nigeria and called for continued cooperation from citizens to support ongoing military operations.
