Troops of the Mobile Strike Team (MST) under Operation FASAN YAMMA (OPFY) have successfully eliminated a group of terrorists including notorious terrorist known as AUTA, alongside his associates Abdul Jamilu and Salisu.
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye, who disclosed this in a special press release on Thursday, said the terrorists were eliminated during a decisive offensive operation around Ƙunchin Kalgo town in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State on 10 June 2025.
Kangye said these terrorists were linked to multiple acts of violence and terrorism within the general area, adding that the operation marks a significant blow to criminal elements, destabilizing peace and security in the area.
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 Alieru, was also reportedly killed.
In a related development, troops also killed additional ten terrorists who congregated near a filling station in Danjibga. The terrorist were believed to be part of a syndicate brought together by Dogo Sule for a planned attack.
“The Nigerian Armed Forces 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”, Kangye stated.
