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Troops neutralise terrorist, recover phones and cash in Zamfara By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY), have neutralised a suspected terrorist during a counter-terrorism and anti-banditry operation in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Zagazola Makama gathered from military sources that the troops, deployed in the Galadi area of Sokoto State, sighted suspected terrorists riding motorcycles while attempting to cross a road in Shinkafi LGA.

The troops engaged the suspects with fire, neutralising one of them, while others reportedly fled the area. Upon inspection, the deceased suspect was found wearing a woodland camouflage vest underneath his traditional kaftan.

Further exploitation of his mobile phone reportedly revealed photographs of the deceased wearing camouflage and allegedly brandishing a PKM machine gun. The troops recovered four mobile phones and N30,350 in cash from the suspect. The operation is part of ongoing efforts by security forces to disrupt terrorist and bandit activities across the North-West.