Troops kill 2 terrorists, recover 2 AK-47 rifles, motorcycles in Sokoto
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have killed two terrorists and recovered two AK-47 rifles and three motorcycles during an operation in Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The operation followed credible intelligence received in the early hours of Friday, August 28, 2026, about the movement of terrorists conveying […]
Troops with the Joint Task Force North West, part of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, carried out a mission in Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State, resulting in the death of two terrorists. The operation began following credible intelligence reports on August 28, 2026, about a group of terrorists transporting hundreds of stolen cattle through Maikujera general area within the LGA.
According to Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, a Media Information Officer from the Joint Task Force, troops from Sector 2 pursued the terrorists but were met with an ambush while advancing towards the area. In response to the ambush, the troops utilized superior firepower, successfully eliminating two terrorists and forcing the remainder to flee into the surrounding bushes.
Further exploration of the area led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles and three motorcycles abandoned by the retreating terrorists, as stated in a statement from Danja. The rustled cattle dispersed into the bushes during the firefight, and the troops are collaborating with local vigilantes to locate and recover the livestock. Despite the confrontations, the area remained calm and stable, with troops continuing to maintain dominance and ensure enhanced security.
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