16 October 2026 9:43 pm WAT
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised two terrorists and recovered arms, ammunition and other items during clearance operations in Sokoto State.
The operations were conducted on October 15, the Theatre Command said in a statement on Friday.
According to the statement signed by Media Information Officer of the JTF, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, troops of Sector 2 made contact with terrorists at Waria Forest and engaged them in a gun duel, neutralising one terrorist and recovering two AK-47 rifles, two motorcycles and other items.
In a subsequent encounter at Sarma Village, troops engaged another group of terrorists in a firefight, neutralising one and forcing others to flee, abandoning their equipment.
Further exploitation 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 sundry items.
In total, troops neutralised two terrorists and recovered four AK-47 rifles and eight motorcycles.
The Theatre Command said the successes underscore the sustained commitment of troops of Operation Fansan Yamma to dismantling terrorist networks and restoring lasting peace and security across the Joint Operations Area.
It appreciated the continued support and cooperation of members of the public and urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest security outpost.
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