Troops Neutralize Several Terrorists in Sokoto

The troops of 8 Division Garrison have neutralized many terrorists, while others fled with gunshot wounds in Sokoto State, North West Nigeria.

In the following mop up operations, the 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, according to a statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu. 

According to the statement, on Tuesday 24 October 2023, the troops 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.

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.