Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised two terrorists and recovered arms, ammunition, motorcycles, and other items during sustained clearance operations in Sokoto State.
The operations were conducted on October 15, 2026, at Waria Forest and Sarma Village.
In a statement, the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, said troops of Sector Two engaged terrorists in a firefight at Waria Forest, neutralising one terrorist and recovering two AK-47 rifles, two motorcycles and other items.
The statement added that, in a subsequent encounter at Sarma Village, troops engaged another group of terrorists, neutralising one while others fled, abandoning their equipment.
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Further exploitation of the areas led to the recovery of six additional motorcycles, two AK-47 rifles, four magazines, 23 rounds of ammunition, one communication device, and other items.
The Theatre Command has commended members of the public for their continued support and cooperation, urging residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest security outpost.
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