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| Nigeria: Troops neutralise two notorious terrorist kingpins in Katsina |
| 2026-09-01 |
Text: Troops neutralise two notorious terrorist kingpins in Katsina By Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised two high-profile terrorist kingpins during an intelligence-led dawn operation in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was conducted in the early hours of Monday, Aug. 31, following credible intelligence on the hideout of key members of a terrorist syndicate operating in the area. The troops reportedly engaged the terrorists with superior firepower after making contact with the enclave, resulting in the neutralisation of two prominent figures within the group. Those killed were identified as Hamisu, alias Mamiyo, a prominent gunrunner and second-in-command to notorious terrorist commander Kachalla Muhammadu Filani, and Umar Bocho, a high-ranking lieutenant within the same syndicate. More at the link Related: Operation Fansan Yamma: 2026-04-08 Nigeria: GOC convoy engages fleeing terrorists, neutralized several bandits Operation Fansan Yamma: 2026-01-22 OPFY troops eliminate terrorists and rescue 62 Kidnap victims Related: Katsina State: 2026-06-14 Nigerian Major General’s death in terrorist captivity highlights worsening insecurity Katsina State: 2026-05-04 Nigerian air force strikes terrorists, razes Abasu Aiki hideout in Katsina Katsina State: 2026-05-02 NIgeria: ISWAP Reeling From Heavy Losses, Moves to Overhaul Leadership Structure — sources |
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