Zamfara: Army troops eliminate notorious terrorists leader, Fasagora, gang members

Troops of the Nigerian Army have recorded another success in the fight against terrorism in the Northwest with the killing of a notorious terrorists leader, Junaidu Fasagora and his gang members.

The terrorists were targeted via aerial bombardment and ground troops battle in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

According to a statement by the Nigerian Army Headquarters on Wednesday, Fasagora and his gang members have perpetrated series of kidnappings and other acts of terrorism in different states of the northwest region.

The army described the successful operation as a crucial victory against terrorism and insurgency.

The statement further restated the commitment of the Nigerian Army in its resolve to restore peace and stability to the region.

The statement partly reads: "Nigerian Army troops deployed in Zamfara State for Counter terrorism Counter insurgency operations in the North West Region have neutralised a notorious terrorist leader, Junaidu Fasagora and scores of his fighters after a ferocious Artillery bombardment and ground battle in Tsafe general area of Zamfara State.

"Junaidu Fasagora and his terrorists group have long been responsible for a series of kidnappings and other terrorism activities against the populace across several states in the North West. Their elimination marks a crucial victory in the fight against terrorism and insurgency.

"The successful operation is a clear assertion of Nigerian Army's relentless pursuit of peace and stability in the region and other regions of the country. 

"Troops remain committed to sustaining the ongoing operations against terrorism, insurgency and sundry crimes to restore safety and security to troubled areas."