In an intelligence-led operation last week, conducted by Troops of Operation FASAN YAMA, in conjunction with Hybrid Forces supported by Air Components and other security agencies, during which they engaged bandits and fleeing terrorists.
Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, in a statement today, 1st July 2025, confirmed that 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.
"It is believed that Yellow Danbokkolo was much more dreaded than Bello Turji as he masterminded the December 2021 arson on travellers in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, during which all the passengers were burnt to death. To sustain his cruelty and heinous activities, Danbokkolo lived on endless bouts of pentazocine." the statement said.
Maj Gen Kangye added that "Our exultant troops of Operation FASAN YAMA with this renewed resolve are on the hunt for Bello Turji, who has been in hiding.
The Armed Forces of Nigeria are committed to restoring normalcy in all parts of the country and, therefore, call for the cooperation of all Nigerians in this drive. Below is the picture of the eliminated Yellow Danbokkolo.