From Bashir Rabe Mani, Sokoto
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in continuation of a series of offensive operations against terrorists and bandits, have successfully neutralised several terrorists and recovered weapons and livestock across Sokoto and Katsina states.
This was contained in a statement signed by Lt.-Col. Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Nigerian Army/Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, and issued in Sokoto on Friday.
The statement said: “In Sokoto State, troops responded swiftly to a distress call reporting an attempt by the Lakurawa Terrorist Group (LTG) to set fire to a Nigerian Immigration Service facility at Ruwa Wiri Village in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
“The troops made contact with the terrorists, neutralising two terrorists in the ensuing firefight, while others fled due to overwhelming firepower. A subsequent exploitation of the area led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, several rounds of ammunition, and a motorcycle.
“In a separate operation, troops deployed in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State, while on a fighting patrol, encountered terrorists moving with herds of rustled livestock at Danya Bakwai Settlement.
“The troops engaged the terrorists, forcing them to abandon 62 rustled livestock. The livestock were recovered and subsequently handed over to their rightful owners at the palace of the Daddara District Head in Jibia LGA.”
According to the statement, Operation FANSAN YAMMA remains committed to eradicating terrorism and banditry in the region. The public was urged to continue providing credible information to security agencies.
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