From Victor Osula, Abuja
Aminu Kanawa, the second-in-command to notorious terrorist leader, Bello Turji, and seven other key commanders, have been neutralised during a week-long operation by Nigerian military troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA in the North West.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, released a statement on Wednesday stating that key commanders killed during the operation include Abu Dan Shehu, Jabbi Dogo, Dan Kane, Basiru Yellow, Kabiru Gebe, Bello Buba, and Dan Inna Kahon-Saniya-Yafi-Bahaushe.
Buba, who disclosed that Turji’s key allies including Dosso (his younger brother) and Danbokolo, were injured, said over 24 terrorists fleeing from Turji’s Camp around Gebe and Isa Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State, as well as Gidan Rijiya in Shinkafi LGA of Zamfara State, were neutralised.
He noted that the troops also killed another terrorist, identified as Suleiman, and a loyalist of a late notorious terrorist leader, Halilu Sububu, during the onslaught on Turji’s Enclave around Fakai high ground.
“The late Suleiman was leading a reinforcement team to rescue Bello Turji’s Camp which was in disarray, when he was eliminated during the firefight.
“The death of Bello Turji’s second in command, close allies, commanders and combatants is a significant blow to the terrorist network in the NW of the country, as well as their military and fighting capabilities.
“These groups of terrorists were notorious for numerous kidnappings and terrorist attacks across the NW, particularly in Zurmi, Shinkafi, Isa, and Sabon Birni Local Government Areas in Zamfara and Sokoto States.
“Overall, troops are not relenting until these terrorists are completely destroyed. Troops operations are aimed at creating an atmosphere of safety and security for all citizens”, Buba said.
