Troops neutralize several Lakurawa terrorists, recover weapons, rustled cattle From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA in continuation of series of offensive operations against terrorists and bandits, have successfully neutralised several terrorists, recovered weapons and livestock across Sokoto and Katsina States.
This was contained in a statement signed by Lt.-Col. Olaniyi Osoba,
acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Army / Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, issued in Sokoto on Friday.
The statement said, “In Sokoto State, troops responded swiftly to a distress call reporting an attempt by Lakurawa Terrorist Group (LTG) to set fire to a Nigerian Immigration Service facility at Ruwa Wiri Village in Tangaza LGA of Sokoto State.
“The troops made contact with the terrorists, neutralising 2 terrorists in the ensuing firefight, while others fled due to overwhelming firepower. A subsequent exploitation of the area led to the recovery of 2 AK-47 rifles, several ammunition and motorcycle.
“In a separate operation, troops deployed in Jibia LGA of Katsina State, while on a fighting patrol, encountered terrorists moving with herds of rustled livestock at Danya Bakwai Settlement.
” The troops engaged the terrorists, forcing them to abandon 62 rustled livestock.
“The livestock were recovered and subsequently handed over to their rightful owners at the palace of the Daddara District Head in Jibia LGA.”
According to the statement, Operation FANSAN YAMMA remains committed to eradicating terrorism and banditry in the region. The public is urged to continue to provide credible information to security forces.
