Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have intensified offensive operations against banditry and terrorism in the North-West, neutralising two bandits and arresting seven suspected terrorist collaborators during separate operations in Kaduna and Zamfara states.
According to an operational report released on Sunday, troops of the 4 Demonstration Battalion killed two bandits in Lere village, located in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, during a response to cattle rustling activities in the area.
The report stated that the troops also recovered rustled cattle, an AK-47 rifle, a magazine and ammunition during the operation, dealing a further setback to criminal elements operating in the community.
In Zamfara State, troops reportedly arrested four suspected collaborators believed to be linked to notorious bandit leader Gwaska Dan Karami. The suspects were apprehended during a cordon-and-search operation conducted in Birnin Magaji.
The suspects were identified as Alhaji Yahya Hoji, Abdullahi Dan Tsabaro, Kabiru Dan Gulgule and Kalala.
The report further disclosed that three additional suspects with alleged ties to terrorist activities were arrested during the screening of returning pilgrims at Gusau International Airport.
The latest operations form part of ongoing military efforts to curb banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes across the North-West, a region that has witnessed persistent security challenges in recent years.
The military reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining the offensive against bandits and terrorists, while urging members of the public to continue supporting security agencies with credible information to enhance efforts aimed at restoring peace and protecting communities across the region.
