Troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Binji have neutralised a suspected terrorist and recovered an AK-47 rifle during an encounter in Soruro village, Tangaza general area of Sokoto State.
According to security sources, the operation followed a distress call reporting the presence of suspected terrorists in the village at about 1:30 a.m. on Monday.
It was gathered that troops swiftly responded to the distress call and made contact with the suspected terrorists at about 5:00 a.m., leading to an exchange of fire.
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One terrorist was neutralised during the encounter, while the troops recovered an AK-47 rifle, one magazine and 27 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.
The military said the recovered items are expected to support ongoing efforts to track down armed groups and disrupt their activities in the area.
The army said troops intensify efforts to contain threats and improve safety across the affected communities in Sokoto State.