Soldiers raid terrorist hideouts in Sokoto, recover weapons

Nigerian troops have raided terrorist hideouts in Sokoto's Tangaza Local Government Area. The operation, conducted by the Nigerian Army's Chief of Army Staff Intervention Battalion 7, Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, resulted in the recovery of weapons and equipment.

According to Daily Post Nigeria, a PKT machine gun, AK-47 rifles, and a large quantity of 7.62 x 54mm belted ammunition were recovered. Motorcycles and other logistical items were also found. The troops advanced through identified terrorist threat areas, including Manu, Alkasim, and Kandam villages, as well as the Magarya forest axis.

The Daily Post Nigeria reported that the operation was part of sustained efforts to clear terrorist enclaves and deny armed groups freedom of movement in the North-West. The recovered weapons are believed to have been used by the terrorists to sustain their operations within the area. Punch Nigeria also reported that PKT machine guns, AK-47 rifles, and ammunition were recovered.

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