Friday, October 16, 2026 -Troops of the Nigerian Army under Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have destroyed Lakurawa terrorists’ camps in Waria Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, neutralised several terrorists, and recovered weapons and five motorcycles.
In a statement signed by the Media Information Officer,
Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu
Danja on X on Thursday, the operation, conducted on October 15, 2026, involved
troops of Sector 2 advancing through identified terrorist enclaves around
Alela, Bilange and Kandam villages towards Waria Forest, where they made
contact with the terrorists.
“During the ensuing firefight, the troops overwhelmed the
terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to abandon their positions and
flee deeper into the forest.
“The troops subsequently pursued the fleeing terrorists,
neutralising some of them, while further exploitation of the area led to the
destruction of the camps and associated support structures,” the statement
added.
The military also recovered weapons and five motorcycles
during the clearance operation.
According to the Theatre Command, troops have maintained a
strong operational presence in the area and continued clearance operations to
deny the terrorists freedom of movement and improve security in surrounding
communities.
The command said the operation underscored Operation FANSAN
YAMMA’s commitment to dismantling terrorist enclaves, denying armed groups safe
havens and restoring peace and security across its joint operations area.
It commended the troops for their courage, resilience and
sustained operational efforts, while urging members of the public to support
ongoing operations by providing timely and credible information about
suspicious movements and activities in their communities.
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