Troops of Operation Fasan Yamma have eliminated a notorious terrorist, known as Yellow Danbokkolo, in a weeklong encounter in the North West.

The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, revealed this in a statement in Abuja.

Kangye said, following a credible intelligence on the movement of fleeing bandits and terrorists’ troops conducted the operation in conjunction with Hybrid Forces supported by air components and other security agencies

The statement said during the encounter, a notorious terrorist kingpin, known as Yellow Danbokkolo, who for years has terrorized residents of Eastern Sokoto, suffered serious gunshot wounds.

He is said to have died on Monday from the injuries sustained during the fierce battle with the troops.

Kangye said the neutralized kingpin lived on endless bouts of pentazocine so as to sustain his cruelty and heinous activities.

He said the troops, with renewed resolve, were on the hunt for Bello Turji, who had also been in hiding.

The army called for the cooperation of all citizens in restoring normalcy in all parts of the country.