Army neutralises 6 terrorists in Zamfara

The Nigerian Army troops of 8 Division Garrison Strike Force, operating under Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY) Sector 2, have killed six terrorists in Zamfara State. A statement by the information officer of OPFY, Captain David Adewusi, said the recent offensive operations have resulted in the neutralisation of 6 terrorists, the recovery of arms and ammunition. […]

The Nigerian Army troops of 8 Division Garrison Strike Force, operating under Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY) Sector 2, have killed six terrorists in Zamfara State.

A statement by the information officer of OPFY, Captain David Adewusi, said the recent offensive operations have resulted in the neutralisation of 6 terrorists, the recovery of arms and ammunition.

“The operations destroyed terrorist infrastructure and led to the successful rescue of a kidnapped underage victim (identified as Halira Ibrahim).

“The offensive commenced with a targeted engagement at Indulumu village of Maradun Local Government Area, where gallant troops confronted and neutralised two terrorists”, the statement said.

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Adewusi also said that the intense firefight led the troops to recover one AK-47 rifle and disrupt the terrorists’ operational capabilities.

The statement added that the operations further pushed forward to Ruduno village, where the troops encountered further resistance.