By Stella Odueme
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised two terrorists and recovered four AK-47 rifles, eight motorcycles and other items during clearance operations in Sokoto State.
The operations, conducted on Thursday, were part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and restore peace and security across the Joint Operations Area.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, said troops of Sector 2 made contact with terrorists at Waria Forest and engaged them in a firefight.
He said the encounter resulted in the neutralisation of one terrorist, while troops recovered two AK-47 rifles, two motorcycles and other items.
Danja added that troops subsequently engaged another group of terrorists at Sarma Village, neutralising one suspect and forcing other members of the group to flee, abandoning their equipment.
According to him, 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.
He said the successes demonstrated the sustained commitment of Operation FANSAN YAMMA troops to dismantling terrorist networks and restoring lasting peace and security across the Joint Operations Area.
The Theatre Command appreciated members of the public for their continued support and cooperation, urging residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest security outpost.
The statement was signed by Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, and dated October 16, 2026.