Troops Eliminate Two Terrorists and Seize Weapons in Sokoto

Troops from the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have killed two terrorists and seized four AK-47 rifles along with eight motorcycles during operations in Sokoto State.

The operations took place on Thursday, October 15, 2026. They also led to the recovery of ammunition, communication gear, and other items from the terrorists.

Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer for the task force, shared this news in a statement on Friday.

Danja explained that Sector 2 troops first met the terrorists at Waria Forest. They engaged in a firefight, which resulted in the death of one suspect. During this encounter, the troops also seized two AK-47 rifles and two motorcycles.

"In a subsequent encounter at Sarma Village, troops faced another group of terrorists in a firefight, killing one and forcing others to escape, leaving behind their gear," the statement noted.

He added that further checks in the area led to the recovery of six more motorcycles, two AK-47 rifles, four magazines, 23 rounds of ammunition, and a communication device.

With these recoveries, the total number of AK-47 rifles collected reached four, and motorcycles totaled eight.

Danja mentioned that these successes show the dedication of Operation Fansan Yamma troops to breaking down terrorist networks. They aim to restore peace and security in the joint operations area.

"These successes show the continued commitment of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to breaking down terrorist networks and bringing lasting peace and security across the Joint Operations Area," he said.

He also thanked the public for their ongoing support and cooperation with security forces.

The task force advised residents to stay alert and quickly report any suspicious movements or activities to the nearest security post. This will help support ongoing military efforts.

These clearance operations are part of ongoing actions by security forces to weaken terrorist groups in the North-West region.