Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised two terrorists and recovered four AK-47 rifles, eight motorcycles and other military items during clearance operations in Sokoto State.
The operations, conducted on October 15, 2026, targeted terrorist elements operating in parts of the state, according to a statement issued on Friday by the Theatre Command.
The statement, signed by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, said troops of Sector 2 first made contact with terrorists at Waria Forest, where they engaged the armed group in a firefight.
The encounter resulted in the neutralisation of one terrorist, while troops recovered two AK-47 rifles, two motorcycles and other items.
In a subsequent encounter at Sarma Village, troops engaged another group of terrorists, neutralising one fighter and forcing the others to flee, abandoning their equipment.
Further exploitation of the area led to the recovery of six additional motorcycles, two more AK-47 rifles, four magazines, 23 rounds of ammunition, one communication device and other sundry items.
The latest operational successes bring the total number of terrorists neutralised to two, while the recovered items include four AK-47 rifles and eight motorcycles.
The Theatre Command reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling terrorist networks and restoring lasting peace and security across the Joint Operations Area.
It also commended members of the public for their continued support and cooperation, urging residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest security outpost.
The statement was dated October 16, 2026.
