From Maiharaji Altine
The fleeing bandits’ leader Bello Turji has again suffered serious setback, as troops under Operation Fansan Yamma have killed many of his top commanders and closed relations.
In a statement released today by the Director Defence of the Nigerian Army, Major General Edward Buba, the troops have neutralised Turji’s second in command (two IC) called Aminu kanawa and seven other Commanders.
These commanders killed included Abu Dan Shehu, Jabbi Dogo, Dan Kane, Basiru Yellow, Kabiru Gebe, Bello Buba and Dan Inna Kahon-Saniya-Yafi-Bahaushe, among others.
The statement reads in parts as follows:-
“Sequel to ongoing military onslaught on terrorist in the NW of the country, between the 20-21 Jan 2025, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA neutralized the second-in-command of notorious terrorist leader Bello Turji’s namely, Aminu Kanawa”.
“Troops also inflicted terminal injuries on some of Bello Turji’s close allies namely: Dosso (Bello Turji’s younger brother) and Danbokolo (one of Turji’s closest allies)”.
“Additionally, troops neutralised several of Bello Turji’s key commanders namely: Abu Dan Shehu, Jabbi Dogo, Dan Kane, Basiru Yellow, Kabiru Gebe, Bello Buba and Dan Inna Kahon-Saniya-Yafi-Bahaushe, among others”.
“Furthermore, troops neutralised over 24 fleeing terrorist from Bello Turji’s Camp around Gebe and Isa LGA of Sokoto State, as well as around Gidan Rijiya in Shinkafi LGA of Zamfara State”.
“Troops also neutralized another notable terrorist during the onslaught on Bello Turji’s Enclave around Fakai high ground.
“He is identified as Suleiman, and a loyalist of late notorious terrorist leader, Halilu Sububu”.
“The late, Suleiman was leading a reinforcement team to rescue Bello Turji’s Camp which was in disarray, when he was eliminated during the fire fight”.
General Buba maintained that, the death of Bello Turji’s second in command, close allies, commanders and combatants was a significant blow to the terrorist network in the NW of the country, as well as their military and fighting capabilities.
He said, “These group 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”.
General Buba assured that the troops would not relent efforts until these terrorists i completely destroyed.
“Troops operations are aimed at creating an atmosphere of safety and security for all citizens”. Concluded General Buba.
