Sokoto security operations neutralize terrorists and destroy hideouts

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, conducted clearance operations in Sokoto State on October 15, 2026, resulting in the neutralization of multiple terrorists and the destruction of hideouts.

In Waria Forest, troops engaged Lakurawa fighters in a firefight, destroying camps and structures used as bases. In a separate encounter at Sarma Village, troops engaged another group, forcing others to flee. Total recoveries from these operations include four AK-47 rifles, eight motorcycles, ammunition, and communication equipment.

In a related development in Zamfara State, troops rescued a 50-year-old kidnap victim, Mallam Ibrahim Suleiman, in the Dutsen Maru community. During the rescue, security forces also recovered three motorcycles and a donkey belonging to local farmers. Military officials stated that operations continue to dismantle terrorist networks and restore security across the North West region.