Soldiers kill terrorist, rescue six family members in Sokoto, Zamfara

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Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have neutralised a suspected terrorist in Sokoto State and foiled a kidnapping attempt, rescuing six members of the same family in Zamfara State.

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In Sokoto, troops of Sector 2 raided a suspected terrorist hideout around Karani village in Gudu Local Government Area following credible intelligence on the activities of terrorists in the area.

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The troops engaged the terrorists after making contact, killing one suspected terrorist while others fled into the surrounding forest.

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The operation also led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle loaded with live ammunition, an operational motorcycle, military camouflage uniforms, maintenance tools and other logistical supplies.

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In a statement issued on Sunday, the spokesman for the 8 Division, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba, said the troops responded with “decisive firepower” during the encounter.

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He said, “The successful operation demonstrates the resolve and capability of troops of Operation Fansan Yamma to disrupt terrorist activities and deny them freedom of action within the theatre.

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“No fewer than six persons were rescued by the troops in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto in the process,” he added.

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Osoba added that the troops immediately launched clearance operations in the surrounding forest to prevent the fleeing terrorists from regrouping.

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He said, “Following the encounter, troops executed clearance operations in the surrounding forest axis to dominate the general area and deny fleeing elements freedom of action.”

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Meanwhile, in a related development in Zamfara State, troops of 17 Brigade, operating under Operation Fansan Yamma, foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued six members of the same family in Tsafe Local Government Area.

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The troops moved in after receiving reports of an ongoing attack and engaged the armed terrorists, forcing them to flee and abandon the victims.

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The six family members were rescued unharmed and taken to a safe location for care before being reunited with their relatives.

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The latest operations are part of ongoing efforts by Operation Fansan Yamma to dismantle terrorist networks, disrupt kidnapping activities and improve security across the North-West.

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