{"id":10096,"date":"2025-06-13T06:01:59","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T06:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=10096"},"modified":"2025-06-13T06:05:19","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T06:05:19","slug":"army-kills-terror-suspect-auta-in-zamfara","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=10096","title":{"rendered":"Army kills terror suspect, Auta, in Zamfara"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nigerian-Army.jpg\" alt=\"Nigerian-Army\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nigerian Army<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Troops of the Nigerian Army have confirmed the killing of a notorious terror suspect identified as Auta during a military operation in Zamfara State on June 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to counter-intelligence analyst Zagalo Makama, who disclosed the development via his X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, the operation took place in Kunchi Kalgo town, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The operation was part of a larger offensive under the code name Operation Forest Yakin, aimed at dismantling terror networks in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Makama stated that two other individuals, identified as Abdul Jamilu and a third person known simply as Salisu, were also killed in the firefight. He said the military unit involved encountered strong resistance but ultimately neutralised several members of the terror group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe troops launched a coordinated assault that led to the elimination of Auta and his associates in a gun battle,\u201d Makama posted. \u201cSalisu and Abdul Jamilu, both close to Auta, were also confirmed dead.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the operation, another high-profile target, known as Babaye, reportedly went missing. Makama said it is not yet confirmed whether Babaye was killed or escaped. An unidentified associate is also unaccounted for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The son of a prominent bandit, Sale Ado Madele, reportedly evaded arrest by fleeing through nearby farmland during the encounter. \u201cHe disguised himself among local farmers and escaped,\u201d Makama added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the incident, Makama noted that local terror factions have mobilised their sympathisers in search of Babaye and others unaccounted for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIntelligence reports suggest heightened concern among the terrorist ranks due to the growing number of casualties in recent army operations,\u201d Makama said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zamfara State has remained a hotspot for armed banditry and terror-related activities. 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