Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised a key terrorist lieutenant and recovered a cache of weapons and other operational equipment during a clearance operation in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The operation was conducted on August 29, 2026, as troops of Sector 2 advanced into identified terrorist enclaves in the area.
According to the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the troops encountered stiff resistance from armed terrorists but responded with superior firepower, forcing the attackers to flee.
During the subsequent exploitation of the area, the troops confirmed the neutralisation of a terrorist identified as Smally, described as a lieutenant to notorious terrorist leader Kachalla Muhammadu Filani.
The troops recovered three machine guns, two AK-47 rifles, 11 magazines and 180 rounds of ammunition. Six motorcycles allegedly used by the terrorists were also recovered.
The military said the operation forms part of the ongoing offensive by Operation FANSAN YAMMA to sustain pressure on terrorist networks and degrade their operational capabilities across the Joint Operations Area.
Lieutenant Colonel Danja said the troops remained committed to denying terrorists freedom of action and creating conditions for the restoration of lasting peace and security in affected communities.
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