Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have killed a suspected key terrorist commander and recovered weapons, ammunition and motorcycles during a clearance operation in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The operation was carried out on August 29, 2026, as troops of Sector 2 advanced into identified terrorist enclaves in the area.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Joint Task Force’s Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the troops encountered strong resistance from armed terrorists.
Danja said the troops responded with superior firepower, forcing the terrorists to retreat.
He disclosed that troops later confirmed the death of a terrorist identified as Smally, described as a lieutenant to the notorious terrorist leader Kachalla Muhammadu Filani.
The operation also resulted in the recovery of 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 aimed at maintaining pressure on terrorist networks and weakening their operational capabilities across the Joint Operations Area.
Danja said the troops remained committed to denying terrorists freedom of movement and creating the conditions necessary for the restoration of lasting peace and security in affected communities.
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