Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have killed at least five suspected bandits, including two alleged kingpins identified as Baban Love and Mai Zamani, during a gun battle in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The operation was carried out in the western axis of Tsafe LGA, an area that has experienced repeated attacks by armed groups.
The development was disclosed in a post on X by counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama.
According to security sources, Baban Love, who operated with his gang around Gunja, mobilised his fighters before they encountered the security forces, resulting in a fierce exchange of gunfire.
The troops reportedly overpowered the bandits during the encounter, killing at least five of them.
Mai Zamani was identified as the younger brother of another suspected bandit kingpin, Idi Mai Randa, who was killed about five months ago.
Residents of Kwarin Ganuwa reportedly celebrated the deaths of Baban Love and Mai Zamani, while vehicles belonging to the bandits were allegedly recovered and paraded around the community.
Security sources said efforts were ongoing to identify the other casualties and assess the weapons and other items recovered during the operation.
The troops operating under Operation FANSAN YANMA have continued to intensify operations against armed groups across Zamfara State and other parts of the North-West.
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