Fasagora and his group according to the army, were responsible for a series of kidnappings across several states in the North West
By Kehinde Okeowo
A notorious terrorists’ leader, Junaidu Fasagora and scores of his fighters have been eliminated by troops of the Nigerian Army after gun duel in Zamfara State.
This was made known in a statement issued by the Nigerian Army via its official X handle.
According to the security outfit, troops neutralized the terrorist and his cohorts on Wednesday during a counter insurgency operation in Tsafe general area of the state.
It was also disclosed that Fasagora and his terrorists’ group have long been responsible for a series of kidnappings and other terrorism activities across several states in the North West.
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The statement read: “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.
“Troops remain committed to sustaining the ongoing operations against terrorism, insurgency and sundry crimes to restore safety and security to troubled areas”.
