Troops Kill 5 Terrorists In Sokoto, Zamfara, Recover Weapons

Troops of Sect 2 Joint Operation FANSAN YAMMA have neutralized no fewer than 5 terrorists and recovered 5 AK 47 riffles in Sokoto and Zamfara States, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba has said.

Osoba, who is the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 8 Division, Nigerian Army / Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA made this disclosure in a statement he released on Thursday.

According to him, troops of the Operation struck terrorists enclaves across Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi States with the aim of protecting communities and neutralizing terrorists.

“In Sokoto State, on 25 March 2026, troops of COAS Intervention Battalion VII made 2 seperate contacts with terrorists at Magonho Forest where they eliminated 3 bandits and recovered 3 AK 47 rifles and motorcycles.

“In Zamfara State, on 25 March 2026, troops executed a successful ambush along the Gada Maya – Makakari Village road, neutralizing 2 terrorists and forcing others to retreat in disarray. The operation led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, 3 magazines, 55 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, one Baofeng radio, 2 mobile phones, and one motorcycle.”

Lt. Col. Osoba added that terrorists attempted to retaliate by attacking Kaida Village same day after falsely accusing the villagers of collaborating with security forces,
troops however responded swiftly, neutralized additional terrorist and recovering another AK-47 rifle.

Continuing, Osoba said troops equally acted on credible intelligence and conducted a clearance operation in Dutsi Village, Moriki District, Zurmi Local Government Area forcing terrorists to abandon one AK-47 rifle, a magazine, and 26 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition as they fled under sustained military pressure.

“In Kebbi State,troops received information on Lakurawa Terrorist Group (LTG) presence in Giron Masa community, Shanga Local Government Area while responding, they were ambushed 500 metres before the village. Despite the ambush by the fleeing terrorists, the troops remained undeterred as reinforcements and combat enablers have been deployed to the general area and intelligence-led operations to track and neutralize the fleeing terrorists are ongoing”.

Giving the troops dedication to ending insecurity in the region, Lt. Col. Osoba said troops of the 8 Division/Sector 2 OPFY remains resolute in its mission to dominate the operational space, degrade terrorist capabilities and protect law-abiding citizens, adding troops are operating on high morale which is a confirmation of their professionalism, courage and commitment to the service of the nation.