Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have killed nine terrorists, including two notorious kingpins, and recovered arms and motorcycles during operations across Katsina and Zamfara states.

In Katsina, soldiers from Forward Operating Base FUDMA engaged terrorists along the Turare–Yantumaki Road in Dutsin-Ma LGA. Four terrorists were neutralized, while troops recovered two AK-47 rifles with magazines, ammunition, two motorcycles, seven mobile phones, and ₦153,000 in cash.

In a separate operation in Zamfara between May 2-3, troops at Forward Operating Base Bagega killed seven terrorists in Anka LGA. Among them were two kingpins identified as Anaruwa and Gomina. Anaruwa was described as the younger brother of Kachalla Idi Aiki, a known terrorist commander.

The troops recovered two AK-47 rifles with loaded magazines and seven motorcycles during the encounter.

Operation Fansan Yamma said the operations are part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist networks in the Northwest.