By Augustine Ehikioya
Troops of the Mobile Strike Team (MST) under Operation FASAN YAMMA (OPFY) on Tuesday 10th of June 2025 have successfully killed a group of terrorists during a decisive offensive operation around Ƙunchin Kalgo town in Tsafe Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State.
Those killed included a notorious terrorists known as Auta, alongside his associates Abdul Jamilu and Salisu.
The terrorists have been linked to multiple acts of violence and terrorism within the general area.
The operation, according to a statement by Major General Markus Kangye, Director Defence Media Operations, and made available to Security Watch Africa (SWA), marks a significant blow to criminal elements destabilising peace and security in the area.
It said “Preliminary intelligence indicates that two additional terrorist kingpins, including one identified as Babayé were eliminated during the operation.
“In a separate incident, Sale Ado Madele (alias Sarki), the eldest son of known bandit leader, Ado Aliero, was also reportedly killed.
“In a related development, troops also killed an additional ten (10) terrorists who congregated near a filling station in Danjibga. The terrorists were believed to be part of a syndicate brought together by Dogo Sule for a planned attack.”
The Nigerian Armed Forces, the statement assured, remain committed to safeguarding lives and restoring lasting peace across Zamfara State and the wider North-West region.
“This operation underscores our resolve to dismantle terrorist networks and bring perpetrators of violence to justice.” the statement stated.