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Troops of 8 Division/Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, on Wednesday neutralized several terrorists and bandits during a clearance operation aimed at dismantling criminal hideouts in identified enclaves across Kebbi State.
Sources clarified that, contrary to some media reports, the operation was specifically focused on targeting terrorist bases to prevent further attacks and kidnappings in the state.
When asked whether the mission was related to the rescue of the 25 students abducted from Government Secondary School, Maga, sources confirmed that it was a separate operation. “The troops attacked to dismantle the terrorists’ strongholds. Several bandits were neutralized, and although a few soldiers were wounded in action, there were no fatalities,” a source said.
The operation follows the abduction of the students, which prompted the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Waidi Shaibu, to visit Kebbi State and instruct Operation Fansan Yamma troops to intensify efforts against terrorists and bandits, including neutralizing their enclaves and doing everything possible to rescue the kidnapped girls. (VANGUARD)
