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Troops of the Nigerian Army under the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have killed three terrorists and recovered a number of weapons during an operation in Kadam Forest in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The operation was carried out by soldiers from the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Special Intervention Battalion 7 alongside the 8 Division Strike Team.
This was made known in a statement released on Monday by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 8 Division Nigerian Army and Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba.
The statement explained that the troops achieved a major breakthrough after confronting a well-known terrorist group connected to the Lakurawa terrorists operating in the area.
The Army said the operation began after security agencies received reliable intelligence that more than 100 terrorists had gathered inside Kadam Forest to plan attacks and kidnappings in nearby communities.
The intelligence also revealed that the terrorists were moving kidnapped victims to their hideouts.
“Troops of the COAS Special Intervention Battalion 7 in conjunction with 8 Division Strike Team, operating under the Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have eliminated terrorists at Kadam Forest recording a significant operational success following a decisive engagement with a notorious terrorist network affiliated with Lakurawa Terrorists in Tangaza Local Government Area, Sokoto State.” The statement said
The Army said the troops immediately moved to stop the suspected terrorists once the intelligence was received.
“The operation was initiated following credible intelligence indicating that over 100 terrorists had converged deep within Kadam Forest to coordinate attacks and kidnapping on local communities and transport their kidnapped victims to their strongholds. Acting swiftly on this intelligence, troops mobilised to intercept the terrorist advance. Contact was established at approximately 1200 hours.” The statement added
The statement said a heavy exchange of gunfire later took place between the soldiers and the terrorists during the operation.
“The ensuing firefight was fierce and sustained. When the terrorists attempted a rear-flanking manoeuvre, troops responded with superior firepower, effectively neutralising the threat and maintaining tactical dominance throughout the engagement.” The statement added
After the gun battle, the troops carried out further searches in the forest to determine the outcome of the encounter.
“Subsequent exploitation operations into the forest confirmed the neutralisation of three terrorists, with several others believed to have sustained gunshot wounds during their escape. Troops recovered one PKT machine gun, two AK-47 rifles, 350 rounds of PKT ammunition,111 rounds of 7.62 Special,3 magazines, 2 radios, 3 motorcycles and a mobile phone.
Follow-on operations are ongoing to confirm additional enemy casualties and recover further materiel.” The statement noted
The Army also said the soldiers involved in the operation remain highly motivated and ready to continue the fight against terrorist groups in the region.
“Troop morale remains high, with fighting efficiency assessed as strong and unwavering. This operation demonstrates the continued effectiveness of intelligence-driven, joint security operations in degrading terrorist networks and disrupting their sustainment capabilities.” The statement said
The statement further noted that more patrols and offensive operations are ongoing in the area to build on the success of the operation and stop fleeing terrorists from regrouping.
“Aggressive patrols and sustained offensive operations continue across the general area to exploit this success, disrupt fleeing terrorist elements and prevent their regrouping.” The statement concluded
Nigerian Army neutralises three terrorists, recovers weapons in Sokoto
