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Troops Eliminate Terrorists In Sokoto, Recover Arms, Ammunition, Motorcycles

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Troops Eliminate Terrorists In Sokoto, Recover Arms, Ammunition, Motorcycles

Many of the terrorists, while others fled with gunshot wounds.

Sokoto State–  Troops of the 8 Division Garrison embarked on a covert offensive in Tukandu Village, Sokoto State, targeting a notorious group of terrorists responsible for a series of heinous activities in the region.

The Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed the details of the operation in a statement released to the press.

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He said the operation was carried out on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, as part of the ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and maintain peace and security in the region.

“The troops’ fierce onslaught terminated many of the terrorists, while others fled with gunshot wounds. In the following mop up operations, troops recovered three AK-47 Rifles, one PKT Gun, 125 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammunition, 2 Rocket propelled Gun Bombs and 9 motorcycles.”
“The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has lauded the troops, charging them to remain resolute and continue to escalate their operations against the terrorists to decimate and deny them the freedom of action,” he added.
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