Nigerian Army troops
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja-
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the killing of a notorious terrorist kingpin, Yellow Danbokkolo, in a weeklong encounter in the North West region.
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, announced the development in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
Kangye said the operation was conducted in conjunction with Hybrid Forces supported by air components and other security agencies, following credible intelligence on the movement of fleeing bandits and 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 said.
The DHQ described Yellow Danbokkolo as a dreaded terrorist who masterminded the December 2021 arson on travellers in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara, during which all the passengers were burnt to death.
“It is believed that Yellow Danbokkolo was much more dreaded than Bello Turji,” Kangye said.
Kangye revealed that the neutralised kingpin lived on endless bouts of pentazocine to sustain his cruelty and heinous activities.
He said the troops are now on the hunt for Bello Turji, who has been in hiding.
The Armed Forces of Nigeria reiterated its commitment to restoring normalcy in all parts of the country.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria is committed to restoring normalcy in all parts of the country and, therefore, calls for the cooperation of all Nigerians in this drive,” Kangye said.
