Troops Kill Two Terrorists, Recover Four Guns, 8 Motorcycles in Sokoto
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised two terrorists and recovered four AK-47 rifles, eight motorcycles, ammunition and other items during clearance operations in Sokoto State.
The military disclosed that the operations, conducted by troops of Sector 2 on October 15, 2026, targeted terrorist elements at Waria Forest and Sarma Village.
According to a statement issued on Friday by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Aliyu Danja, troops first made contact with terrorists at Waria Forest, where a firefight resulted in the neutralisation of one terrorist.
The troops subsequently recovered two AK-47 rifles, two motorcycles and other items from the location.
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In a separate encounter at Sarma Village, the troops engaged another group of terrorists, neutralising one of them and forcing the others to flee, abandoning their equipment.
A further search 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 items.
The statement described the operational successes as evidence of the troops’ sustained commitment to dismantling terrorist networks and restoring lasting peace and security across the joint operations area.
The Theatre Command also acknowledged the continued support and cooperation of members of the public, urging residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest security outpost.
The statement was signed by Danja on October 16, 2026.
By PRNigeria
