Troops Neutralise Two Terrorists, Recover Four AK-47 Rifles, Eight Motorcycles In Sokoto
Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA have neutralised two terrorists and recovered arms, ammunition and other items during sustained clearance operations in Sokoto State on 15 October 2026.
According to a statement issued by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, on Thursday, October 16, troops of Sector 2 made contact with terrorists at Waria Forest and engaged them in a firefight.
During the encounter, troops neutralised one terrorist and recovered two AK-47 rifles, two motorcycles and other items.
In a subsequent encounter at Sarma Village, troops engaged another group of terrorists in a firefight, neutralising one and forcing others to flee, abandoning their equipment.
The statement said further exploitation of the area led to the recovery of six additional motorcycles, two AK-47 rifles, four magazines, 23 rounds of ammunition, one communication device and other sundry items.
“These successes underscore the sustained commitment of troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to dismantling terrorist networks and restoring lasting peace and security across the Joint Operations Area,” Danja said.
The Theatre Command appreciated the continued support and cooperation of members of the public and urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest security outpost.
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