Troops kill terrorist, rescue six in Sokoto, Zamfara

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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.

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In 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.

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In Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, the troops foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued six members of the same family unharmed.

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According 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.

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The operation was carried out by troops of Sector 2 following credible intelligence on the activities of terrorists around Karani village.

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Osoba said the troops responded with “decisive firepower,” killing one of the terrorists, while others fled into the surrounding forest.

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He 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.

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“Upon making contact with the terrorists, the troops brought to bear decisive firepower, neutralising one terrorist, while others fled into the surrounding forest.”

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The 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.

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According 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.”

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He further disclosed that troops launched a clearance operation in the surrounding forest after the encounter to prevent the fleeing terrorists from regrouping.

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“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.

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Meanwhile, 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.

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The troops moved in after receiving reports of an ongoing attack and engaged the armed terrorists, forcing them to flee and abandon the victims.

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The six family members were rescued unharmed and taken to a safe location for care before being reunited with their relatives.

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The 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.

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