- It disclosed that Junaidu Fasagora and his cohorts were behind a series of kidnappings and other nefarious and criminal activities across several states in the North West.
Fearsome and notorious terrorists’ leader Junaidu Fasagora has been killed in Zamfara State.
He was killed alongside other fighters by troops of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday during a counter insurgency offensive in Tsafe local government area of the state.
The Nigerian Army announced the development in a post on its official X handle.
It disclosed that Junaidu Fasagora and his cohorts were behind a series of kidnappings and other nefarious and criminal activities across several states in the North West.
The army said the elimination of Fasagora and his foot soldiers was an important victory in the fight against terrorism.
According to the statement: “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”