Troops Dismantle Bello Turji's Hideouts, Kill 25 Terrorists And Rescue Abducted Victims In Zamfara

The Nigerian Army has dismantled terrorist hideouts, eliminated 25 bandits and rescued abducted victims in Zamfara State.

Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, Coordinator Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, January 12, 2025, said some of the camps cleared include that of wanted bandits' kingpin, Bello Turji.
 
"Troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma successfully dismantled terrorist hideouts in the Fakai area of Shinkafi Local Government Area (LGA), Zamfara State, on 10 January 2025,' the statement read.
 
"The troops in an offensive operation supported by the Air Component Operation Fansan Yamma cleared some terrorists' camps in the Fakai axis.
 
"Some of the camps cleared include that of Bello Turji and Mallam Ila, where troops neutralized over 25 terrorists with more than 18 others sustaining gunshot wounds, thus delivering a setback to the terrorist network. Additionally, 7 kidnapped victims were able to escape from the terrorists' camps amid the operation.
 
"Operation Fansan Yamma will continue to pursue and neutralise all terrorist elements within its joint operation area.
 
"We therefore warn all terrorist kingpins and their associates to surrender and renounce violence unconditionally, as our troops remain committed to eradicating these threats.
 
“We assure the public of our dedication to restoring peace and security in the affected communities.”