Troops of Fansan Yamma have killed two suspected terrorists and recovered arms, ammunition and among other items in Sarma village, Sokoto State.
In a statement on Friday, the spokesman for the operation, Aliyu Danja, said the operation was conducted on Thursday in the area.
He stated, “During the operations, troops of Sector 2 made contact with terrorists at Waria Forest and engaged them in a firefight, neutralising one terrorist and recovering two AK-47 rifles, two motorcycles and other items”
He added that troops engaged another group of terrorists in a firefight, neutralising one and forcing others to flee, abandoning their equipment.
Mr Danja said 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.
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