By our reporter 4.1.2026
Some bandits operating in the Shanono and Tsanyawa Local Government Areas of Kano State have been cut down by the Nigeria Army troops of “Operation Fansan Yamma.”
The operation occurred between January 1 and 2 after intelligence reports alerted the troops to the gathering of the terror gang at the funeral of their colleagues who had been killed during an operation by the army in Dan Marke, Matazu LGAs.
“An intelligence surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) mission deployed by the Sector 2 Operations Control trailed the bandits, who were travelling on 50 motorcycles, until about 20 motorcycles converged along a dried river line,” said a military source.
“At approximately 1711 hours on Jan. 3, a Dragon airstrike targeted the assembled bandits at Karaduma Village, Matazu LGA, Katsina State, inflicting maximum casualties.
“The deaths of 23 bandits have been confirmed by sources who visited the location and their equipment losses remain unspecified.
“The general security situation in Kano State remains calm, with troops closely monitoring developments,” he said.
