Troops Destroy Terrorist Camps In Katsina State
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma have destroyed several terrorist camps around Bichi Hill in Danmusa Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State.
The air and ground operation was launched in response to credible intelligence that revealed active terrorist activities in the area, who attacked local communities in Danmusa, Safana, and Kankara Local Government Areas on December 19.
A statement by Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, Coordinator Joint Media Coordination Centre, said the troops targeted the camps and successfully dismantled the terrorists.
“The operation involved precision air strikes conducted by the Air Component on identified terrorist locations during multiple passes.
“Despite the air strikes, some surviving terrorists attempted to regroup in the vicinity of Bichi Hill, leading to a fierce firefight with ground troops.
“This engagement lasted for several hours, but the terrorists were ultimately overpowered by the troops’ superior firepower.
“As a further blow to the terrorists’ ability to escape, the Air Component platforms tracked fleeing terrorists on motorcycles and conducted additional successful strike against them,” the statement added.
It said local sources had indicated that the operations resulted to the death of significant number of the terrorists, and fatal injuries to some of their kingpins, Manore and Dogo Nahalle.
“In addition to the terrorists neutralised, the operation dismantled several terrorist camps located within the high ground thus crippling the terrorists’ operational capabilities.
“Prior to these military operations, communities surrounding Maidabino, Yantumaki and Mara and other parts of Danmusa and Safana LGAs had been under persistent threat from the terrorists, leading to mass displacement of local residents.
“In light of the recent successes, the Joint Task Force Operation Fansan Yamma want to again reassure the public of our commitment to safeguarding the lives of the people and urged them to refrain from harbouring or supporting criminal elements in any form.
“The Theatre Commander Operation Fansan Yamma Major General Oluyinka Olalekan Soyele on behalf of the troops expresses his resolve to combat terrorism and all forms of crimes in the Northwest Zone and Niger State towards ensuring peace and security in the affected communities.”
