Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma has killed the son of notorious bandits leader, Bello Turji and scores of his fighters in the ongoing operation in Zamfara State.
The operation, led by special forces with support from the General Officer Commanding (GOC) was comeing after a series of successful missions that resulted in the destruction of multiple bandit camps in the Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The special forces are supplemented by personnel from the Navy’s Special Boat Service (SBS), provided by the Theatre Command.
Checks revealed that recent coordinated military strikes have dismantled key hideouts in Fakai, a stronghold in Shinkafi Local Government Area, where Turji and his associates have long operated.
It was gathered that among the camps targeted were: Zangon Dan Gwandi, Zangon Tsaika, Zangon Kagara, and a school reportedly used by Turji to store foodstuffs and weapons. The military burned the school to prevent it from serving as a supply base for Turji’s network.
Intelligence sources tokd Zagazola Makama that Turji’s group has suffered significant losses.
“We killed his son and many of his fighters during the operation. I also listened to Turji’s panicked voice calling for reinforcements from seven other bandit leaders. None of them showed up, and one of his spies narrowly escaped from us today,” the sources said.
The troops have neutralised a considerable number of Turji’s associates, including high profile lieutenants and possibly family members during the targeted strikes.
Checks further revealed reveal that four of Turji’s fighters were injured in previous encounters, while others have retreated to Mangwarorin Gebe, allegedly hiding stolen livestock and valuables.
