Nigerian Army Wins Big In Katsina As Troops Kill Kachalla Filani’s Lieutenant ‘SMALLY’, Recover Machine Guns
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have sustained offensive operations against terrorists in Katsina State, neutralising a key terrorist lieutenant and recovering machine guns and other weapons.
The operation was conducted on 29 August 2026 during ongoing clearance operations in the state.
According to a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, troops of Sector 2 were conducting clearance operations in identified terrorist enclaves within Matazu Local Government Area when they encountered stiff resistance from armed terrorists.
Troops responded decisively with superior firepower, forcing the terrorists to flee the area.
During exploitation of the area, troops confirmed the neutralisation of a terrorist identified as SMALLY, a lieutenant of the notorious terrorist leader Kachalla Muhammadu Filani.
Items recovered include 3 machine guns, 2 AK-47 rifles, 11 magazines, 180 rounds of ammunition and 6 motorcycles used by the terrorists for their nefarious activities.
The operation, according to the military, forms part of ongoing efforts by troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to sustain pressure on terrorist networks and dismantle their operational capabilities across the Joint Operations Area.
“Troops remain resolute in taking the fight to the terrorists, denying them freedom of action and creating conditions for the restoration of lasting peace and security across affected communities,” the statement said.
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