Troops of Operation Fasan Yamma have killed a bandit leader identified as Yellow Danbokkolo in Sokoto State.
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, confirmed the killing in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
He said the operation was conducted in conjunction with Hybrid Forces supported by air components and other security agencies, following credible intelligence on the movement of fleeing bandits and terrorists in the North-West.
The spokesman said: “During the encounter, a notorious terrorist kingpin, known as Yellow Danbokkolo, who for years has devastated residents of Eastern Sokoto, suffered serious gunshot wounds.
“He subsequently died on Monday from the injuries sustained during the fierce battle with our troops.
“It is believed that Yellow Danbokkolo was much more dreaded than Bello Turji, as he masterminded the December 2021 arson on travellers in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara, during which all the passengers were burnt to death.
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Kangye said the slain bandit leader lived on endless bouts of pentazocine to sustain his cruelty and heinous activities.
He added that the troops, with the renewed resolve, are on the trail of Bello Turji, who had been in hiding.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria are committed to restoring normalcy in all parts of the country and, therefore, call for the cooperation of all Nigerians in this drive,” he stated.
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