During a significant operation in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara, troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA neutralized no fewer than 65 baπdits in a coordinated ground and air offensive. Among them was a notorious kingpin, Kachalla Iliya Sarki, son of wanted baπdit leader Ado Allero.

Zagazola Makama was informed by reliable security sources that the operation, which was carried out at Munhaye village behind Kunchin Kalgo, dealt a devastating blow to the terro√ists who have long been linked to d£adly atta¢ks throughout Zamfara, Katsina, and portions of Kano State.

The sources said the intense battle commenced at about 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2026 and lasted for over seven hours, as troops engaged the baπdits in a fierce exchange of fire, supported by precision airstrikes that decimated their positions.

According to the sources, the baπdits kingpin Alhaji Ado Allero, had mobilised heavily armed fighters for the confrontation, deploying an estimated 300 motorcycles of fighters from Yan Wari axis in what appeared to be a coordinated attempt to repel advancing troops. 

Other fighters were deployed from the camp of Dankarami Gwaska and deployed as reinforcements against the troops.

“However, the superior firepower and tactical coordination of the troops overwhelmed the terrorists, leading to heavy casualties on their side,” one of the sources said.

Among those k!lled, the sources confirmed, were Kachalla Iliya Sarki, a key commander and operational leader within Ado Allero’s network, alongside other lieutenants identified as Dogo Sule and Iliya Mai Rasha.