Troops kill two suspected terrorists in Sokoto operation, recover weapons, motorcycles
Troops of Fansan Yamma have killed two suspected terrorists and recovered arms, ammunition and among other items in Sarma village, Sokoto State.
In a statement on Friday, the spokesman for the operation, Aliyu Danja, said the operation was conducted on Thursday in the area.
He stated, “During the operations, troops of Sector 2 made contact with terrorists at Waria Forest and engaged them in a firefight, neutralising one terrorist and recovering two AK-47 rifles, two motorcycles and other items”
He added that troops engaged another group of terrorists in a firefight, neutralising one and forcing others to flee, abandoning their equipment.
Mr Danja said further exploitation of the area led to the recovery of six additional motorcycles, two AK-47 rifles, four magazines, 23 rounds of ammunition, one communication device and other sundry items.
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