Troops of Defence Headquarters has neutralised popular terrorists leader, Bello Turji’s second-in-command, Aminu Kanawa and other major commanders.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Director, Defence Media Operation, Major-General Edward Buba, in Gusau yesterday.
“Sequel to ongoing military onslaught on terrorists in the North-West region between January 20-21, troops of Operation Fansan Yamma has neutralised the second-in-command of notorious terrorist leader, Turji’s namely, Kanawa.
“The troops also inflicted terminal injuries on some of Turji’s close allies namely: Dosso (Bello Turji’s younger brother) and Danbokolo (one of Turji’s closest allies).
“Additionally, they neutralised several 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,” the statement said.
The statement revealed that troops also neutralised over 24 fleeing terrorists from Turji’s Camp around Gebe and Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, as well as around Gidan Rijiya in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
“Troops also neutralised another notable terrorist during the onslaught on Turji’s enclave around Fakai high ground.
“A terrorist identified as Suleiman and a loyalist of late notorious terrorist leader, Halilu Sububu.
“Suleiman was leading a reinforcement team to rescue Turji’s camp which was in disarray when he was eliminated during the fire fight.
“The death of Turji’s second-in-command, close allies, commanders and combatants is a significant blow to the terrorist network in the North-West, as well as their military and fighting capabilities.
“Troops are not relenting until the terrorists are completely destroyed. Their operations are aimed at creating an atmosphere of safety and security for all citizens, ” it explained. (NAN)
