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Operation Fasan Yamma Eliminates Terrorist Kingpins in Zamfara State

Strategic Insights

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Military forces conducted a decisive operation in Zamfara State, eliminating a notorious terrorist kingpin, Auta, and 13 associates. The operation, led by troops of the Mobile Strike Team (MST), targeted a group of terrorists in the Tsafe local government area, disrupting their plans for violence. The incident also led to the killing of Sale Ado Madele, the eldest son of bandit leader Ado Alieru, and an additional 10 terrorists congregating near a filling station. The operation demonstrates the military's commitment to dismantling terrorist networks and restoring peace in Zamfara State and the North-West region.

Key Takeaways:

  • Troops of Operation Fasan Yamma eliminated 14 terrorists, including notorious kingpin Auta, in a decisive operation in Zamfara State on June 10, 2025.
  • The operation targeted terrorists in the Tsafe local government area, who were linked to multiple acts of violence and terrorism.
  • Preliminary intelligence revealed that two additional terrorist kingpins, including Babaye, were eliminated during the operation.
  • The eldest son of bandit leader Ado Alieru, Sale Ado Madele (alias Sarki), was also killed in the operation.
  • An additional 10 terrorists were killed while congregating near a filling station in Danjibga.
  • The operation highlights the military's commitment to dismantling terrorist networks and restoring peace in Zamfara State and the North-West region.
  • The Armed Forces remain dedicated to safeguarding lives and restoring lasting peace across the region.

Statistics:

  • 14 terrorists killed in the operation, including notorious kingpin Auta.
  • 2 additional terrorist kingpins, including Babaye, eliminated during the operation.
  • Sale Ado Madele (alias Sarki), the eldest son of bandit leader Ado Alieru, was killed in the operation.
  • An additional 10 terrorists killed while congregating near a filling station in Danjibga.
  • The operation took place on June 10, 2025, in the Tsafe local government area of Zamfara State.

Sources:

  • Defence Headquarters (DHQ)

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