Soldiers foil terrorists’ advance in Sokoto community

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Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled an attempted advance by armed terrorists towards Ghandi town in Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

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The operation was conducted on Sunday, August 30, following credible intelligence on the movement of an armed group towards the community.

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A statement signed and released by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba, said the troops “swiftly deployed to strategic positions near Ghandi Bridge to intercept the threat.”

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The statement said that upon making contact, the troops “engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, overpowering the group and forcing them to retreat in disarray.”

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It added that “several insurgents sustained gunshot wounds and attempted to escape by jumping into the adjacent river.”

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According to the Army, a subsequent clearance and search operation conducted at daybreak led to the recovery of “one AK-47 rifle, one loaded magazine, additional rounds of ammunition and various personal effects” abandoned by the fleeing terrorists.

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The statement said the recovered items were secured by the troops, while search and mop-up operations continued in the area.

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It further said the ongoing operation was aimed at “tracking down the fleeing suspects” and preventing further threats to residents of Ghandi and neighbouring communities.

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The latest operation highlights the continued efforts by troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to contain terrorist activities and restore security across communities in Sokoto State.

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