Operation FASAN YAMMA: Troops Eliminate Notorious Terrorist Kingpin Auta and Associates in Zamfara State

Strategic Insights -

In a decisive operation, the Mobile Strike Team under Operation FASAN YAMMA has successfully eliminated a notorious terrorist kingpin named Auta and his associates in the Tsafe local government area of Zamfara state. Auta, along with his close aides Abdul Jamilu and Salisu, was killed during the operation on June 10, 2025. The troops also neutralized 14 of Auta's associates, marking a significant blow to terrorist networks in the region. Additionally, two other terrorist kingpins, including Babaye, were eliminated during the operation. In related incidents, troops also killed Sale Ado Madele, the eldest son of notorious bandit leader Ado Alieru, and 20 armed terrorists, including those congregated near a filling station in Danjibga.

Key Takeaways:

  • Auta, a notorious terrorist kingpin, and his close aides Abdul Jamilu and Salisu were killed by the Mobile Strike Team under Operation FASAN YAMMA on June 10, 2025.
  • 14 associates of Auta were also neutralized during the operation, dismantling his terrorist network.
  • Two other terrorist kingpins, including Babaye, were eliminated during the operation.
  • Sale Ado Madele, the eldest son of notorious bandit leader Ado Alieru, was killed by the troops, which is expected to weaken the Alieru criminal faction.
  • 20 armed terrorists, including those allegedly mobilized by Dogo Sule for a planned attack, were tracked and killed near a filling station in Danjibga.
  • The operation marks a significant blow to terrorist networks and stabilizes peace and security in the area.

Statistics:

  • 1 terrorist kingpin (Auta) and their 3 close aides (Abdul Jamilu, Salisu) were killed during the operation.
  • 14 associates of Auta were neutralized.
  • 2 additional terrorist kingpins (including Babaye) were eliminated.
  • 20 armed terrorists (including those near the filling station in Danjibga) were killed.
  • The operation is expected to weaken the Alieru criminal faction after the death of Sale Ado Madele.

Sources:

  • Statement released by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye, on Thursday.
  • No source provided for the statement of Maj. Gen. Kangye.