Nigerian troops kill terrorist, rescue three hostages in Zamfara raid

Nigerian Army troops have successfully neutralized a terrorist, rescued three kidnapped victims, and destroyed a bandits' camp in Zamfara state as part of ongoing operations to combat criminal activities. The operation, conducted on June 12 across communities in Zurmi and Shinkafi Local Government Areas, targeted banditry and other criminal elements plaguing the North-West region.

During a fighting patrol in the Yanbuki District of Zurmi LGA, troops engaged terrorists in a firefight. One terrorist was killed, while others fled. The recovered items from the scene included rifles, loaded magazines, motorcycles, mobile phones, and clothing. Following the engagement, troops pursued the fleeing terrorists towards Sabon Garin Daudawa community.

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troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have killed a terrorist, rescued three kidnapped victims, and destroyed a bandits’ camp during ongoing operations in Zamfara.

Sighting the advancing troops, the terrorists abandoned their camp. The army subsequently cleared and destroyed the camp to prevent its future use by criminal elements. During clearance operations, three kidnapped victims were rescued and safely evacuated. The military has reiterated its dedication to continuing offensive operations across Zamfara and the wider North-West until all terrorist and bandit groups are dismantled and lasting peace is restored to the affected communities.

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The military reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining offensive operations across Zamfara and the wider North-West until terrorist and bandit groups are dismantled and peace is restored to affected communities.