By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto
Jubilation has trailed the neutralisation of 3 notoriously dangerous bandit kinpins in the Eastern axis of Sokoto State by troops of the Joint Task Force Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY).
The successful operation according to the media information officer of OPFY, Captain David Adewusi was a deliberate ambush in Sabon Birni local government area of Sokoto State.
Captain David in a statement hinted that, to the troop conducted the ambush between Mallamawa and Mazau villages in Tsamaye/Mai Lalle District of Sabon Birni LGA.
“The operation led to the troops neutralising terrorist kingpins Kachalla Nagomma, Gurmu, and Ali Yar Daribiyar with three AK-47 rifles with magazines and a motorcycle recovered.
“The criminals and their foot soldiers were reportedly in the area to collect ransom and levies imposed on the locals when they were intercepted. The successful operation has sparked widespread relief and jubilation among residents of Mai Lalle, Tsamaye, Rimaye, and proximate communities across Sabon Birni and Goronyo LGAs, who have long endured the atrocities of the neutralized terrorists”, Captain David affirmed.
Stating their resolve to restoring security, Captain David reassured that, “Operation FANSAN YAMMA remains steadfast in its mission to restore peace and security across the North West and parts of the North Central region”.
And to achieve this, the Operation’s image maker, Capt. David therefore appealed to the general public to continue providing timely and actionable information that will not only support the ongoing operations but also guarantee it’s successes.