Troops of the 8 Division Garrison Strike Force operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 2 have recorded major successes in Zamfara State, neutralising six terrorists and rescued a kidnapped underage girl during a sustained military offensive in Sububu Forest, Maradun Local Government Area.
The operation, aimed at dismantling terrorist enclaves and restoring peace in the area, also led to the destruction of several criminal camps and the recovery of arms, ammunition, and logistics equipment.
According to military sources, the offensive began at Indulumu village, where troops engaged terrorists in a fierce gun battle, neutralising two of them and recovering one AK-47 rifle.
The troops later advanced to Ruduno village, where they encountered further resistance. In the ensuing confrontation, four additional terrorists were neutralised. Another AK-47 rifle, a magazine containing 28 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and two motorcycles used for mobility and logistics were also recovered and destroyed.
In a major humanitarian breakthrough, the troops rescued a kidnapped underage girl, identified as Halira Ibrahim, during further exploitation of the forest. The rescue brought relief to the victim’s family and residents of the affected communities.
The operation further resulted in the destruction of terrorist camps and life-support structures in Magaji, Galakaje, Filinga, and Kukatara areas, denied the criminals safe havens and disrupting their supply routes.
Military authorities reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining the offensive against terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping in the North-West, assured residents of continued efforts to restore lasting peace and security in the region.
