The Defence Headquarters in Abuja said two notorious terrorist leaders, Abu Radde and Umar Black operating in Batsari and Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State have surrendered to the Troops of Operational FANSAN YANMA in the North West operational theatre of the country.
According to the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, “On 19 January 2025, two prominent terrorist leaders namely, Abu RADDE and UMAR BLACK, operating in Batsari and Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State surrendered to troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA operating in the NW operational theatre of the nation.
“The surrender was occasioned by ongoing synchronised offensive operations by the ground troops and the air component which resulted in several terrorists being dislodged from their enclaves with high casualties.”
General Buba further said “During the operations, troops recovered assorted weapons, and ammunitions as well as secured the release of 15 hostages held by the terrorists. Troops are nevertheless sustaining the momentum as they continue the hunt for notorious terrorist leader, Bello Turji, among others.
“On the whole, troops will continue to eliminate threats posed by terrorists and destroy them on the battlefield. The terrorists either surrender or be buried on the battlefield. Additionally, troops continue with their operations to create conditions whereby terrorists are denied the ability to carry out acts of terror against citizens.”
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