By Nkechi Eze
In a significant operation, troops of 1 Brigade in Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, under Operation Fansan Yamma, successfully neutralized several terrorists, including the notorious kingpin Alhaji Ma’oli, on December 26, 2024. This effort is part of the military’s ongoing campaign to restore peace and security in northern states of the country.
A statement made available to journalists by Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, Coordinator Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma December 27, 2024 revealed that: “The operation took place in Mai Sheka village, near Kunchin Kalgo town, which is one of the local communities that had suffered under Ma’oli’s reign of terror. Ma’oli is renowned for always imposing illegal levies on residents of Unguwan Rogo, Mai Sheka, Magazawa, and other surrounding areas of Bilbis in Tsafe LGA of Zamfara State.
“The neutralisation of Ma’oli has brought relief and excitement to locals in Bilbis general area.” The statement read
“The operation was initiated in response to intelligence report of terrorists on motorcycles operating in Bilbis axis of Bilbis District, Tsafe LGA in Zamfara State. Swift response by troops of Operation Fansan Yamma not only thwarted the terrorists’ plan to attack the locals but also reinforced the commitment to securing the area from further acts of violence.
“Operation Fansan Yamma remains resolute in its mandate to pursue and neutralise all remaining terrorists and their collaborators across the Joint Task Force Theatre of Operation. The Joint Task Force will also continue to work diligently alongside local communities towards achieving lasting peace and security in Zamfara State and beyond.” The statement concluded.
