Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised two terrorists and recovered four AK-47 rifles, eight motorcycles, ammunition and other equipment during clearance operations in Sokoto State on 15 October 2026.
During the operations, troops of Sector 2 made contact with terrorists at Waria Forest and engaged them in a firefight, neutralising one terrorist. The troops recovered two AK-47 rifles, two motorcycles and other items.
In a statement issued on 16 October 2026, the Media Information Officer of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed that troops subsequently engaged another group of terrorists at Sarma Village, neutralising one and forcing others to flee, abandoning their equipment.
Further exploitation of the area led to the recovery of two additional AK-47 rifles, four magazines, 23 rounds of ammunition, six motorcycles, one communication device and other items. The recoveries brought the total number of motorcycles seized during the operations to eight.
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The Theatre Command said the operations reflected the continued commitment of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to dismantling terrorist networks and restoring lasting peace and security across its joint operations area.
The command appreciated the continued support and cooperation of members of the public and urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest security outpost.
