Troops neutralize several terrorists, recover weapons, motorcycles in Sokoto
Troops neutralize several terrorists, recover weapons, motorcycles in Sokoto
From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto
Troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA have successfully neutralized several terrorists, recovered arms and motorcycles during a fierce engagement with terrorists in Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State,
The troops, acting on credible intelligence on the movement of suspected terrorists attempting to move rustled livestock through the Maikujera general area of Rabah LGA, rapidly deployed to intercept the terrorists
During the response, the advancing forces encountered an attempted ambush along the route.
Demonstrating high tactical readiness, the troops immediately engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, breaking through the ambush to neutralise several terrorists and forcing the remaining to retreat into the surrounding bush.
During exploitation items recovered include AK-47 rifles , motorcycles used by the terrorists and the rustled livestock.
The general area of Rabah and Maikujera is presently calm and stable. Troops remain firmly in position, maintaining high morale and conducting routine patrols to ensure the continued safety and security of local residents.
