CDS Deploys Special Brigade Against Lakurawa Sect

Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS) General Christopher Musa, has deployed a Special Operations Brigade to Sokoto and Kebbi States to ensure the total elimination of the Lakurawa terrorist ect.

The deployment is to consolidate the successes achieved in the ongoing precursor operation under operation “FOREST SANIT III” and an added impetus in frustrating the activities of the bandits and restoring normalcy to the affected communities and the North West zone in general.

Addressing the troops, the General Officer Commanding 8 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 2, Operation FASAN YAMMA, Brig-Gen Ibikunle Ajose, on behalf of the Theatre Commander, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Maj-Gen Oluyinka Soyele, charged the troops to ensure total destruction of the Lakurawa sect.

He enjoined them to abide by the rules of engagement and ensure the protection of lives and property of law-abiding citizens.

He further stated that troops have been selected and trained for this mission, hence Nigerians are counting on their ability and professionalism to flush out the Lakurawas.

Prior to the deployment of the Brigade, troops of 8 Division under the auspices of Operation FANSAN YAMMA had begun precursor and shaping operations into the forests and enclaves of Rumji Dutse East of Sarma, Tsauna and Bauni, Malgatawa, Gargao, Tsauna and Magara Forest, Kaideji, Nakuru, Sama, Sanyinna, Kadidda, Kolo and Dancha villages in Illela, Tangaza and Binji local government areas.

The operation has led to the destruction of about 22 camps, neutralisation of several members of the sect, recovery of 4 rifles and 409 PKT 7.62mm NATO and 94 x 7.62mm special rounds ammunition.