Military Eliminates Notorious Terrorist Kingpin, Yellow Danbokkolo in Sokoto
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Military Eliminates Notorious Terrorist Kingpin, Yellow Danbokkolo in Sokoto
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The Nigerian military’s Operation FASAN YAMA has recorded a significant victory with the elimination of notorious terrorist kingpin, Yellow Danbokkolo.
INCNews247 learnt Danbokkolo, who had been terrorizing residents of Eastern Sokoto, was heavily attacked in a fierce battle between troops and terrorists last week.
According to Major General Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations, Danbokkolo suffered serious gunshot wounds during the encounter and subsequently died from his injuries.
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The terrorist kingpin was known for his heinous activities, including masterminding the December 2021 arson attack on travelers in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, which resulted in the deaths of all passengers.
Kangye noted that “Troops of Operation FASAN YAMA, in conjunction with Hybrid Forces supported by Air Components and other security agencies, conducted an intelligence lead operation last week, during which they engaed bandits and fleeing terrorists.”
“During the encounter, a notorious terrorist kingpin, known as Yellow Danbokkolo, who for years has devastated residents of Eastern Sokoto, suffered serious gunshot wounds.
“He subsequently died yesterday from the injuries sustained during the fierce battle with our troops.
The military’s efforts to restore normalcy in all parts of the country have been ongoing, with Operation FASAN YAMA troops now on the hunt for another high-profile target, Bello Turji.
The Armed Forces of Nigeria have called for the cooperation of all Nigerians in their drive to secure the country.
