Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) have killed three notorious terrorist leaders in a successful ambush in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The operation took place on Thursday, July 25, between Mallamawa and Mazau villages in the Tsamaye/Mai Lalle axis of the LGA. According to security sources, the terrorists had entered the area to collect ransom and illegal levies from local residents when the troops struck.
The three killed have been identified as top terrorist commanders: Kachalla Nagomma, Gurmu, and Ali Yar Daribiyar. The soldiers recovered three AK-47 rifles, several magazines, and a motorcycle after the gunfight.
These terrorists were well known for terrorizing communities in Sabon Birni and Goronyo LGAs through killings, kidnappings, and extortion. Their deaths sparked jubilation in villages such as Mai Lalle, Tsamaye, and Rimaye, where locals expressed relief.
“This is a big victory. These men made life unbearable here for years. People can finally breathe a little,” a local source told reporters.
Troops have continued to carry out both military (kinetic) and peaceful (non-kinetic) operations in the region, working closely with other security agencies and community vigilante groups.
The military has called on the public to support the ongoing efforts by sharing useful and timely information that can help locate and dismantle criminal hideouts.
Sokoto State, especially the eastern part, has been one of the hotspots for terrorist and bandit activities in recent years, with several communities affected by violence, extortion, and displacement.
