Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised a suspected terrorist during a raid on a terrorist hideout in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
According to security sources quoted by Security Analysis, Zagazola Makama, on Sunday, the operation followed credible intelligence on the presence of terrorists around Karani village.
The post added that the troops engaged the terrorists with firepower, neutralising one fighter while others fled into the surrounding forest.
During the operation, troops recovered an AK-47 rifle loaded with live ammunition, an operational motorcycle, military camouflage uniforms, maintenance tools and other logistical supplies.
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Following the encounter, the troops conducted clearance operations across the surrounding forest to dominate the area and restrict the movement of the fleeing terrorists.
The recovered weapons and equipment have been taken into military custody as troops continue efforts to track the fleeing members of the group and dismantle their networks in the area.
The operation is part of ongoing efforts by troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to disrupt terrorist activities and deny armed groups freedom of movement across the North-West.