By Onilede Titi Faith
Nigerian troops have achieved major breakthroughs in counterterrorism offensives in Sokoto and Borno states, killing several notorious terror leaders and disrupting their operational bases.
In Sokoto State, forces under Operations Fagge and Fasan Yamma, supported by air power and hybrid troops, eliminated Yellow Danbokkolo; a feared bandit kingpin long on the military’s most-wanted list.
He sustained fatal injuries during a recent offensive and died on July 1.
Known for his brutality, Danbokkolo was reportedly more dangerous than Bello Turji and was linked to the 2021 massacre of travelers burned alive in Shinkafi, Zamfara State.
The operation also resulted in the destruction of multiple bandit camps, significantly disrupting their mobility and capabilities.
The military pledged continued pressure on other top targets like Turji, who remains at large.
In Borno State, troops under Operation Hadin Kai launched a clearance mission in the Lake Chad region, targeting Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters between Rann and Gamboru Ngala.
At least 10 insurgents were killed, and a cache of weapons; some reportedly stolen from Cameroonian forces was recovered.
These joint offensives, involving the Army, Air Force, and local intelligence units, mark a renewed push to dismantle terrorist and bandit networks in the North-East and North-West.
Military authorities say operations will persist in the coming days, urging residents to remain vigilant and support security efforts as the fight against insecurity intensifies.
