From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in continuation of ongoing offensive operations against terrorists and bandits, have successfully neutralised several terrorists and recovered weapons and rustled livestock across Sokoto and Katsina States.
In Sokoto State, the troops responded swiftly to a distress call regarding an attempt by members of the Lakurawa Terrorist Group (LTG) to set ablaze a Nigerian Immigration Service facility at Ruwa Wiri Village in Tangaza Local Government Area.
A statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army and Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, confirmed that troops made contact with the terrorists and neutralised two of them during the ensuing firefight, while others fled due to superior firepower.
A subsequent clearance operation in the area led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, ammunition, and a motorcycle.
In a separate operation in Katsina State, troops on a fighting patrol in Jibia Local Government Area encountered terrorists moving rustled livestock at Danya Bakwai Settlement.
The troops engaged the criminals, forcing them to abandon 62 rustled animals, which were later recovered and handed over to their rightful owners at the palace of the District Head of Daddara in Jibia LGA.
Operation FANSAN YAMMA reiterated its commitment to eradicating terrorism and banditry in the region.
The public is also urged to continue providing credible and timely information to security agencies to support ongoing operations.
