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Bandit kingpin Alhaji Ma’oli killed in Zamfara: Army

According to the statement, the operation took place on December 26 in Maisheka village, near Kunchin Kalgo town in Tsafe LGA.

• December 27, 2024
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Troops of 1 Brigade in Sector 2 Joint Task Force North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, say they have killed several terrorists, including a notorious kingpin known as Alhaji Ma’oli in Zamfara.

This was disclosed in a statement on Friday.

According to the statement, the operation took place on December 26 in Maisheka village, near Kunchin Kalgo town in Tsafe LGA.

It “The area is one of the local communities that has suffered under Ma’oli’s reign of terror.

“Ma’oli is renowned for always imposing illegal levies on residents of Unguwan Rogo, Mai Sheka, Magazawa, and other surrounding areas of Bilbis in Tsafe LGA of Zamfara state.

“The neutralisation of Ma’oli has brought relief and excitement to locals in Bilbis general area.”

The statement added, “The operation was initiated in response to intelligence report of terrorists on motorcycles operating in the Bilbis axis of Bilbis District, Tsafe LGA.

“Swift response by troops of Operation Fansan Yamma not only thwarted the terrorists’ plan to attack the locals but also reinforced the commitment to securing the area from further acts of violence.

“The operation Fansan Yamma remains resolute in its mandate to pursue and neutralise all remaining terrorists and their collaborators across the Joint Task Force Theatre of Operation.

“The Joint Task Force will also continue to work diligently alongside local communities towards achieving lasting peace and security in Zamfara and beyond.”

(NAN)

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