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Lakurawa terrorist activity in Sokoto State

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Suspected Lakurawa terrorists targeted the Ungushi community in Sokoto State’s Kebbe Local Government Area, where attackers reportedly opened fire on residents. A gun battle between local vigilantes and the attackers resulted in the deaths of two residents, Ali Kaurar Yaku Marshall and Lukman Bawa, while a vigilante sustained a gunshot wound. In ~~response to such activity,~~ response, the Nigerian Army, operating under the Joint Task Force North West (Operation FANSAN YAMMA), conducted ~~a mission~~ missions in the Tangaza Local Government Area. Troops entered the Waria Forest near the villages of Alela, Bilange, and Kandam, engaging terrorists in a firefight. The military reported destroying terrorist camps and support structures, recovering weapons and motorcycles, and forcing fighters to flee deeper into the forest. On October 15, 2026, Operation FANSAN YAMMA continued clearance operations in Sokoto State. In the Waria Forest, troops engaged Lakurawa fighters in a firefight, destroying camps and structures used as bases. A separate encounter occurred at Sarma Village, where troops engaged another group and forced others to flee. Recoveries from these operations included four AK-47 rifles, eight motorcycles, ammunition, and communication equipment.

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