Troops rout Lakurawa fighters, destroy camps in Sokoto
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have neutralised several Lakurawa terrorists and destroyed their camps during a clearance operation in Sokoto State. Read More: https://punchng.com/troops-rout-lakurawa-fighters-destroy-camps-in-sokoto/
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, part of the Joint Task Force North-West, conducted a clearance operation in the Waria Forest within the Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State on October 15, 2026. During the operation, troops overran a Lakurawa terrorist enclave and neutralized several terrorists.
According to Daily Post Nigeria, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer for the Joint Task Force (North-West), stated that troops used superior firepower to force the terrorists to flee deeper into the forest. Following the firefight, troops pursued the fleeing fighters, destroying terrorist camps and all life-support structures. The operation also resulted in the recovery of weapons and five motorcycles, according to Daily Post Nigeria.
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