By Chimezie Godfrey
Troops of 8 Division Garrison Strike Force operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 2 have neutralised six terrorists and rescued a kidnapped underage girl during an offensive in Zamfara State.
The Media Information Officer of the operation, Captain David Adewusi said, “The troops recorded significant breakthroughs during operations within the Sububu Forests of Maradun Local Government Area.”
He stated, “The offensive was aimed at dismantling terrorist enclaves and restoring peace to the state.”
According to Adewuasi, “The operation began with a targeted engagement at Indulumu village, where two terrorists were neutralised.”
He disclosed, “An AK-47 rifle was recovered after the firefight, weakening the terrorists’ operational capacity.”
He added, “Troops advanced to Ruduno village, where four additional terrorists were neutralised after fierce resistance.”
He said, “Another AK-47 rifle, a loaded magazine containing 28 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and two motorcycles were recovered and destroyed.”
Adewusi noted, “The motorcycles were used for movement and logistics by the terrorists.”
He further revealed, “A kidnapped underage victim, Halira Ibrahim, was rescued as troops advanced deeper into the forest.”
According to him, “The rescue brought relief to the victim and renewed hope within the affected community.”
He stated, “This demonstrates the commitment of the troops to protecting vulnerable citizens.”
Adewusi disclosed, “Several terrorist camps and life-support structures in Magaji, Galakaje, Filinga and Kukatara were destroyed.”
He explained, “These actions have disrupted the terrorists’ ability to regroup and sustain their operations.”
He assured, “The military will continue to deny criminal elements safe havens across Zamfara State.”
The spokesman concluded, “Operation FANSAN YAMMA remains committed to eliminating terrorism and restoring lasting peace in the region.”