Soldiers kill terrorist, arrest father, son in Katsina, Sokoto

Military forces of the Joint Task Force, North West, executed two operations on November 10 and 11 in Katsina and Sokoto states, resulting in the death of a suspected terrorist and the arrest of two others. The operations, conducted on separate days, led to the seizure of weapons, ammunition, and personal belongings.

On November 10, troops of Sector 1 received credible intelligence regarding armed terrorists planning attacks in Bada’u Gora, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. Upon establishing an ambush along the terrorists' route, they engaged the suspects, ultimately killing one and recovering an AK-47 rifle, a magazine, six rounds of ammunition, a motorcycle, and three mobile phones. The operation concluded without any casualties among the troops.

A day later, on November 11, Sector 2 troops conducted an intelligence-led operation in Bauni Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. During the operation, they apprehended two suspected terrorists, identified as father and son, Muhammadu Ali and Umaru Ali. The suspects, allegedly linked to the Lakurawa terrorist group, were found in possession of an AK-47 rifle, a magazine, three rounds of ammunition, and ₦9,760.

Preliminary investigations identified the two as affiliated with the Lakurawa terrorist group. Both suspects are currently in custody and undergoing further investigation and prosecution.