Mohamed Garba
In a significant blow to terrorist activities in Katsina State, troops from the Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma have successfully destroyed several terrorist camps around Bichi Hill in the Danmusa Local Government Area. This operation was a response to credible intelligence revealing active terrorist activities in the area, which had led to assaults on local communities in Danmusa, Safana, and Kankara Local Government Areas on December 19, 2024.
A statement issued on Thursday by ABUBAKAR ABDULLAHI Lieutenant Colonel Coordinator Joint Media Coordination Centre Operation Fansan Yamma further said this operation came in response to credible intelligence that revealed active terrorist activities in the area, which had culminated in assaults on local communities in Danmusa, Safana, and Kankara Local Government Area on 19 December 2024.
The combined ground and air offensive involved precision air strikes conducted by the Air Component, targeting identified terrorist locations during multiple passes. Despite the air strikes, some terrorists attempted to regroup, but were met with fierce resistance from advancing ground troops, who engaged them in intense firefights.
The Katsina State Government has commended the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma and troops of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army for their decisive action against the notorious bandit kingpins, Manore, Lalbi, and their cohorts. The government praised the troops’ unwavering commitment to restoring peace and stability in the state and the broader North West region.
The successful operation has resulted in the neutralization of scores of bandits, with many others sustaining injuries. Their hideouts and key operational facilities around the high ground were also destroyed, marking a significant blow to their operational capacity.
