Army Eliminates 11 Terrorists, Recovers Weapons in Precision Ambush in Sokoto
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 8 Division have eliminated 11 terrorists and recovered a cache of weapons during a well-coordinated ambush in Kurawa Village, Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The operation, conducted under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, was launched at about 6:45 a.m. on Sunday after troops received credible human intelligence indicating the movement of a terrorist group attempting to cross towards Tara Village within the same council area.
Security sources revealed that the 8 Division Garrison Strike Team swiftly mounted a precision ambush along the identified route, successfully intercepting and neutralising the terrorists.
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Eight AK-47 rifles were recovered at the scene, while troops immediately commenced an exploitation mission to clear the area and track down any fleeing elements.
Described by security sources as “swift, surgical, and professionally executed,” the ambush marks another significant milestone in the ongoing Operation FANSAN YAMMA — a theatre-wide offensive targeting terrorists and bandits across Sokoto, Zamfara and adjoining regions.
Military authorities said additional details would be released following the completion of battlefield assessment and exploitation activities.
Recent months have seen 8 Division intensify both kinetic and intelligence-led operations, resulting in the dismantling of multiple criminal hideouts and improved security across the North-West corridor.
By PRNigeria
