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Nigerian army dismantles terrorist hideouts in Zamfara

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The Nigerian army has cleared several hideouts used by terrorist groups in the villages of Aljummu Hausa, Aljummu Fulani and Tunga Magaji, in Zamfara State. The operations aim to limit the movements and shelters of armed groups, according to security analyst Zagazola Makama, cited by Daily Post Nigeria.

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, conducted by the Nigerian army in the country’s north-west, have destroyed several hideouts used by armed groups in the villages of Aljummu Hausa, Aljummu Fulani and Tunga Magaji, in the Maradun area of Zamfara. Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported the operations on Friday 6 November on the social network X.

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