Troops Neutralise Seven Terrorists, Including Two Kingpins, in Zamfara Operations
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Forward Operating Base Bagega under Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised seven terrorists, including two notorious kingpins, during coordinated operations in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources said the operations were conducted between May 2 and May 3 following sustained engagement with armed terrorists operating along the Bagega–Anka axis.
The sources disclosed that troops initially engaged terrorists along the road, forcing them to retreat and abandon motorcycles before regrouping and launching an attack on the Forward Operating Base.
According to the sources, the attack was repelled with reinforcement from additional combat teams and air support, resulting in the neutralisation of three terrorists.
They further revealed that two identified kingpins, Anaruwa and Gomina, were among those killed during subsequent engagements, while two additional terrorists were neutralised during a follow-on operation on May 3.
The sources added that troops recovered two AK-47 rifles with magazines and seven motorcycles from the operations.
They confirmed that one soldier died during the engagements.
The sources noted that troops have consolidated their positions in the area, with continued operations aimed at preventing regrouping of terrorist elements.
