Operation Fansan Yamma Troops Neutralise Lakurawa Fighters, Seize Arms in Sokoto

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have smashed a Lakurawa Terrorist Camp in Waria Forest, Waria Forest, Sokoto State, killing several terrorists and recovering weapons and five motorcycles during a clearance operation.

Operation in Sokoto

The Joint Task Force North West announced that the troops of Sector 2 had intensified attacks on suspected terrorists’ hideouts in Alela, Bilange, and Kandam villages and encountered the Lakurawa militants in Waria Forest, Tangaza Local Government on Thursday, October 15.

According to the statement, the military forces opened fire and overwhelmed the attackers, forcing them to retreat into the forest. The soldiers gave chase and killed some of the terrorists in the process.

Camps destroyed

Following the attack, troops conducted further raids and destroyed camps and other structures suspected to be used by the terrorists. The security forces also recovered unknown weapons and five motorcycles.

The spokesperson for the Joint Task Force Northern Command, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, released the statement but declined to disclose the number of terrorists killed and the quantity and type of weapons recovered.

Continued operations

The Theatre Command stated that they would continue to conduct clearance and domination operations in the area to curb the activities of the militants and create a secure environment for the locals.

The spokesperson further praised the valour and courage of the troops deployed to the operation. Additionally, he called on the citizens to provide information on any suspicious activities and movements to help security agencies track down the militants. According to him, the people’s vigilance is critical in ensuring terrorists’ activities do not threaten their lives and properties in the North-West.