TROOPS NEUTRALISE TWO TERRORISTS, RECOVER FOUR AK-47 RIFLES AND EIGHT MOTORCYCLES DURING CLEARANCE OPERATIONS IN SOKOTO STATE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

 TROOPS NEUTRALISE TWO TERRORISTS, RECOVER FOUR AK-47 RIFLES AND EIGHT MOTORCYCLES DURING CLEARANCE OPERATIONS IN SOKOTO STATE

Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA have neutralised two terrorists and recovered arms, ammunition and other items during sustained clearance operations in Sokoto State on 15 October 2026.

During the operations, troops of Sector 2 made contact with terrorists at Waria Forest and engaged them in a firefight, neutralising one terrorist and recovering two AK-47 rifles, two motorcycles and other items.

In a subsequent encounter at Sarma Village, troops engaged another group of terrorists in a firefight, neutralising one and forcing others to flee, abandoning their equipment.

Further exploitation of the area led to the recovery of six additional motorcycles, two AK-47 rifles, four magazines, 23 rounds of ammunition, one communication device and other sundry items.

These successes underscore the sustained commitment of troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to dismantling terrorist networks and restoring lasting peace and security across the Joint Operations Area.

The Theatre Command appreciates the continued support and cooperation of members of the public and urges residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest security outpost.

ALIYU DANJA 

Lieutenant Colonel

Media Information Officer 

Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA

16 October 2026.

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