[News] Troops neutralize several terrorists in Sokoto, recover arms and ammunition

In a discreet operation against marauding terrorists in Sokoto state, troops of 8 Division Garrison launched a carefully planned offensive operation into Tukandu Village, targeting a notorious group of terrorists, responsible for various atrocious and heinous activities in the general area.

Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, who disclosed this in a statement said the troops carried out the operation on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

“The troops’ fierce onslaught terminated many of the terrorists, while others fled with gunshot wounds. In the following mop up operations, troops recovered three AK-47 Rifles, one PKT Gun, 125 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammunition, 2 Rocket propelled Gun Bombs and 9 motorcycles,” the statement read.

“The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has lauded the troops, charging them to remain resolute and continue to escalate their operations against the terrorists to decimate and deny them the freedom of action.”