Troops kill terrorist, rescue six in Sokoto, Zamfara

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have killed a suspected terrorist and rescued six members of the same family during separate operations in Sokoto and Zamfara states.
nIn Sokoto State, troops raided a suspected terrorist hideout in Karani village, Gudu Local Government Area, killing one terrorist and recovering an AK-47 rifle, motorcycle, military camouflage uniforms and other items.
nIn Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, the troops foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued six members of the same family unharmed.
nAccording to a statement on the operation made available on Sunday to newsmen by the spokesman of 8 Division, Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba, the troops advanced on the suspected camp and engaged the terrorists after making contact with them.
nThe operation was carried out by troops of Sector 2 following credible intelligence on the activities of terrorists around Karani village.
nOsoba said the troops responded with “decisive firepower,” killing one of the terrorists, while others fled into the surrounding forest.
nHe said, “Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, acting on credible intelligence, successfully raided a suspected terrorist hideout around Karani village in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
n“Upon making contact with the terrorists, the troops brought to bear decisive firepower, neutralising one terrorist, while others fled into the surrounding forest.”
nThe spokesman added that troops subsequently searched the camp and recovered one AK-47 rifle loaded with live ammunition, an operational motorcycle, military camouflage uniforms, maintenance tools and other logistical supplies.
nAccording to him, “A subsequent search of the camp led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle loaded with live ammunition, one operational motorcycle, military camouflage uniforms, maintenance tools and other logistical supplies.”
nHe further disclosed that troops launched a clearance operation in the surrounding forest after the encounter to prevent the fleeing terrorists from regrouping.
n“Following the encounter, troops executed clearance operations in the surrounding forest axis to dominate the general area and deny fleeing elements freedom of action,” Osoba said.
nMeanwhile, in Zamfara State, troops of 17 Brigade operating under Operation Fansan Yamma foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued six members of the same family in Tsafe LGA.
nThe troops moved in after receiving reports of an ongoing attack and engaged the armed terrorists, forcing them to flee and abandon the victims.
nThe six family members were rescued unharmed and taken to a safe location for care before being reunited with their relatives.
nThe latest operations are part of ongoing efforts by Operation Fansan Yamma to dismantle terrorist networks, disrupt kidnapping activities and improve security across the North-West.
n nRelated Stories
Breaking NewsJAMB NO LONGER MANDATORY FOR ADMISSION – FG EMPOWERS INSTITUTIONS TO ADMIT STUDENTS USING SSCE RESULTS
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, has announced a new policy granting Nigerian tertiary institutions greater autonomy in thei
Breaking NewsHow We Kidnapped Bayelsa Judge - Suspects
Suspects in the abduction of Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro have narrated how they committed the crime. rnrnEight of the suspects, which included six males
Breaking NewsDr. Dennis Otuaro Volunteer Media Team Berates SaharaReporters Over Unfounded Allegations Against PAP Administrator
The attention of the Dr. Dennis Otuaro Volunteer Media Team has been drawn to a recent misleading and malicious publication by SaharaReporters, accusi
