Operation FANSAN YAMMA Records Major Breakthroughs in Zamfara and Sokoto States
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have made significant gains in the fight against terrorism and banditry in Zamfara and Sokoto States, intercepting ransom payments amounting to millions of naira, recovering rustled livestock, rescuing kidnapped victims, and neutralizing terrorists in a series of operations. The coordinated efforts were conducted across multiple local government areas, leading to the recovery of substantial assets and the neutralization of terrorist strongholds. Meanwhile, the military suffered casualties in an encounter with terrorists, resulting in the loss of three soldiers and two critically wounded troops.
Key Takeaways:
- Troops intercepted ransom payments totaling over 23 million naira, believed to be for abducted locals.
- More than 160 rustled livestock were recovered, and eight kidnapped victims were rescued.
- Several terrorists were neutralized in the operations, and many more fled with gunshot wounds.
- Troops intercepted three suspects in possession of 8.7 million naira and two more suspects were arrested with 15 million naira in a separate operation.
- Preliminary investigations revealed that the funds were ransom payments for victims abducted along Nigeria's border with Niger Republic.
- Sector 2 OPFY troops ambushed terrorists, forcing them to flee, and recovering 143 rustled sheep in Tureta.
- Troops also came under heavy terrorist fire, resulting in the neutralization of six terrorists and three soldiers killed in action.
Statistics:
- Over 23 million naira in ransom payments were intercepted by troops.
- More than 160 rustled livestock were recovered.
- Eight kidnapped victims were rescued.
- 143 rustled sheep were recovered in Tureta.
- Six terrorists were neutralized in the encounter.
- Three soldiers were killed in action.
- Two soldiers were critically wounded and later died.
Sources:
- Captain David Adewusi, Media Information Officer of OPFY - Statement signed by Captain David Adewusi