Troops from the Joint Task Force in North West, under Operation Fansan Yamma, have killed a suspected terrorist and arrested two others in Katsina and Sokoto states.
These operations took place on November 10 and 11. They also resulted in the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, ammunition, a motorcycle, and three mobile phones.
Captain Tamuno Sinivie, the Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, shared this information in a statement on X on Thursday.
Sinivie explained that troops from Sector 1 acted on reliable information about armed terrorists at Bada’u Gora in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. They were reportedly planning attacks on local residents.
The troops set up an ambush along the route the terrorists were expected to take. When they made contact, they engaged the armed men and killed one of them.
“Items recovered during the operation include one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, six rounds of ammunition, one motorcycle, and three mobile phones,” the statement said.
It also mentioned that there were no casualties among the troops during this operation.
In a different operation on November 11, troops from Sector 2 arrested two suspected terrorists in Bauni Forest, located in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The military reported that one AK-47 rifle, a magazine, three rounds of ammunition, and ₦9,760 were found with the suspects.
The statement indicated that the suspects are Muhammadu Ali and Umaru Ali, who are father and son, and are allegedly linked to the Lakurawa terrorist group.
“The suspects are currently in custody undergoing further investigation and prosecution,” Sinivie said.
The military emphasized its commitment to fighting terrorism in the North-West. They encouraged residents to support security efforts by sharing credible information about any suspicious activities in their areas.
“Operation FANSAN YAMMA remains dedicated to eliminating terrorists and protecting the lives and property of citizens,” the statement added.
These recent operations are part of ongoing military actions to disrupt armed groups and prevent attacks on communities in the region.
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