Troops of Operation FANSAR YANMA have successfully eliminated Shehu Kwale, a notorious bandit, along with several other terrorists during a clearance operation near Mararrabar Kyaware in Zamfara State. The operation, conducted on Monday, saw the troops engage the bandits in a fierce gun battle, resulting in significant casualties among the criminal group.
Kwale, identified as a close ally of the infamous terror kingpin Dan Ishu, was a key figure in the bandit network. Sources described him as one of the most ruthless operatives in Dan Ishu’s camp, with military intelligence revealing his lineage as the biological son of Hajiya Dudu Mainono from Tsafe Local Government Area. His mother had reportedly expressed despair over his brutal involvement in banditry, particularly after he allegedly offered human heads to Dan Ishu as evidence of his lethal prowess.
Military authorities hailed the operation as a significant step forward in the fight against terrorism and banditry plaguing Zamfara and surrounding states. The elimination of Kwale and his cohorts underscores the ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist networks in the region, delivering a blow to their operational strength.
Social media reactions reflect a mix of relief and commendation, with users noting the impact of losing such a high-profile figure in the bandit hierarchy, while others urge sustained action to curb the broader threat in Nigeria’s northwest. The operation reinforces the military’s resolve to restore security, one takedown at a time.
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