By ZAKAA LAZARUS
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.
This was contained in a statement issued on 16th October, 2026, by the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West), Aliyu Danja.
According to the statement, the operations were conducted on 15th 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, 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.
The Theatre Command said the successes underscore the sustained commitment of troops to dismantling terrorist networks and restoring lasting peace and security across the Joint Operations Area.
It appreciated the continued support and cooperation of members of the public and urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest security outpost.
