Bandits kill teacher, two others in Sokoto ambush
Troops from the Joint Task Force North West killed two terrorists and recovered weapons and motorcycles during clearance operations in Sokoto State. The military continues to conduct operations to dismantle terrorist networks and improve regional security.
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Ongoing security operations in Nigeria highlight the persistent challenges of insurgency and the government's efforts to stabilize affected regions.
By Salim Ashir Mahuta
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have killed two terrorists and recovered four AK-47 rifles and eight motorcycles during clearance operations in Sokoto State.
The Media Information Officer of the taskforce, Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday.
He said the operations were conducted by troops of Sector 2 on October 15, during which they engaged terrorists in a firefight at Waria Forest.
The troops neutralised one terrorist during the encounter and recovered two AK-47 rifles, two motorcycles and other items.
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