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Troops Destroy Lakurawa Camps In Sokoto, Kebbi, Recover Arms

by Adeniyi Olugbemi
10 months ago
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U.S. Navy Adm. Christopher W. Grady, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with General Christopher Musa, Chief of the Defense Staff of Nigeria, at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., January 19, 2024. (DOD photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Nieves)

U.S. Navy Adm. Christopher W. Grady, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with General Christopher Musa, Chief of the Defense Staff of Nigeria, at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., January 19, 2024. (DOD photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Nieves)

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The Special Brigade of the Nigerian Army deployed by the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has neutralised scores of Lakurawa sect members operating within Sokoto and Kebbi States’ axis.

The Theatre Commander of Operation Fansan Yamma, Maj.- Gen. Oluyinka Soyele, who disclosed this to journalists, added that the gallant Brigade destroyed about 22 camps of the terrorists in Sokoto and Kebbi States.

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He said four rifles, 409 PKT 7.62mm NATO and 94 x 7.62mm special rounds ammunition were recovered in the operations.

Speaking through the acting General Officer Commanding, 8 Division, Nigerian Army in Sokoto, Brig. Gen. Ibikunle Ajose, Maj.-Gen. Soyele said the special operation brigade was deployed by the Chief of Defence Staff for the exercise.

General Ajose stated that “the special operation was to ensure the total elimination of the Lakurawa sects in Sokoto and Kebbi states.

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“The operation was to consolidate successes achieved in the ongoing operation under ”FOREST SANITY III CHASE LAKURAWAS OUT.”

He noted that the successes were recorded through fresh onslaughts launched against Lakurawa bandits that led to the destruction of the bandits’ camps.

Soyele further highlighted that troops were selected and trained for the mission, hence Nigerians were counting on their ability and professionalism to flush out the Lakurawas.

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

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