OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: TROOPS NEUTRALISE SEVERAL LAKURAWA TERRORISTS, RECOVER WEAPONS AND RUSTLED LIVESTOCK. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

 OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: TROOPS NEUTRALISE SEVERAL LAKURAWA TERRORISTS,  RECOVER WEAPONS AND RUSTLED LIVESTOCK

Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA in continuation of series of offensive operations against terrorists and bandits, have successfully neutralised several terrorists, recovered weapons and livestock across Sokoto and Katsina States 

In Sokoto State, troops responded swiftly to a distress call reporting an attempt by Lakurawa Terrorist Group (LTG) to set fire to a Nigerian Immigration Service  facility at Ruwa Wiri Village in Tangaza LGA of Sokoto State. The troops made contact with the terrorists, neutralising 2 terrorists in the ensuing firefight, while others fled due to overwhelming firepower. A subsequent exploitation of the area led to the recovery of 2 AK-47 rifles, several ammunition and motorcycle.  

In a separate operation, troops deployed in Jibia LGA 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.  

Operation FANSAN YAMMA remains committed to eradicating terrorism and bsnditry in the region. The public is urged to continue to provide credible information to security forces.

OLANIYI OSOBA

Lieutenant Colonel 

Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations

8 Division,  Army / Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA  

15 May 2026.

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