Notorious Terrorist ‘Auta’, 27 Others Killed In Zamfara—DHQ
Troops of the Mobile Strike Team under Operation Fasan Yamma have killed a notorious terrorist leader, Auta, and at least 14 of his associates during an offensive in Zamfara State.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye confirmed in a statement on Thursday that the operation occurred on June 10, 2025, around Ƙunchin Kalgo town in Tsafe Local Government Area.
He said Auta was killed alongside his close aides, Abdul Jamilu and Salisu, in what he described as a “critical disruption of terrorist networks.”
Kangye said, “Troops of the Mobile Strike Team under Operation FASAN YAMMA successfully killed a group of terrorists during a decisive offensive operation around Ƙunchin Kalgo town in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State on 10 June 2025.
“Among those killed was a notorious terrorist known as AUTA, alongside his associates Abdul Jamilu and Salisu.
“These terrorists were linked to multiple acts of violence and terrorism within the general area.
“The operation marks a significant blow to criminal elements, destabilising peace and security in the area.
“Preliminary intelligence indicates that two additional terrorist kingpins, including one identified as Babayé, were eliminated during the operation.”
The Defence Headquarters noted that Auta and his men had orchestrated several deadly attacks across Zamfara, contributing significantly to regional instability.
Intelligence also revealed the death of Babayé and another unnamed terrorist commander during the same offensive.
In a separate development, troops reportedly killed Sale Ado Madele, alias Sarki, the eldest son of the infamous bandit leader Ado Alieru.
Kangye said Sarki’s death is expected to weaken the Alieru criminal faction, which has been implicated in numerous killings and abductions in Zamfara and neighbouring states.
“In a separate incident, Sale Ado Madele (alias Sarki), the eldest son of known bandit leader Ado Alieru, was also reportedly killed,” he added.
In another engagement, soldiers intercepted and killed ten armed terrorists near a filling station in Danjibga.
According to Kangye, the group had been mobilised by a different terrorist commander, Dogo Sule, for a planned attack.
“The troops also killed an additional 10 terrorists who congregated near a filling station in Danjibga.
“The terrorists were believed to be part of a syndicate brought together by Dogo Sule for a planned attack.
“The Nigerian Armed Forces remain committed to safeguarding lives and restoring lasting peace across Zamfara State and the wider North-West region.
“This operation underscores our resolve to dismantle terrorist networks and bring perpetrators of violence to justice,” he said.
Notorious Terrorist ‘Auta’, 27 Others Killed In Zamfara—DHQ is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
