Troops kill Lakurawa terrorists, destroy camps in Sokoto

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have overrun a Lakurawa terrorist enclave in Waria Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, neutralising several terrorists and recovering weapons and five motorcycles.

The operation was conducted in the early hours of Thursday, October 15, 2026, during a clearance mission to dismantle terrorist hideouts and restrict the group’s activities in the area.

According to an official report made available to the Nigerian Tribune at the Army Headquarters in Abuja, troops of Sector 2 advanced through identified terrorist enclaves around Alela, Bilange and Kandam villages towards Waria Forest, where they engaged the terrorists.

The report said the troops overwhelmed the terrorists with superior firepower during a firefight, forcing them to abandon their positions and flee deeper into the forest.

The troops pursued the fleeing terrorists and neutralised some of them, according to the report.

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A further search of the area led to the destruction of the terrorists’ camps and support structures, while weapons and five motorcycles were recovered.

The Theatre Command said troops had maintained a strong operational presence in the area and continued clearance and domination operations to deny the terrorists safe havens and improve security in surrounding communities.

It said the operation demonstrated Operation FANSAN YAMMA’s commitment to dismantling terrorist enclaves and restoring peace and security across its Joint Operations Area.

The Theatre Command commended the troops for their courage, resilience and sustained operational efforts. It also urged residents to support ongoing operations by providing timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities in their communities.