Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised two terrorists and recovered arms, ammunition, motorcycles and other items during sustained clearance operations in Sokoto State.
The taskforce’s Media Information Officer, Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, October 16, 2026.
According to the statement, troops of Sector 2 encountered terrorists at Waria Forest on Thursday, October 15, leading to a gunfight in which one terrorist was neutralised.
The troops subsequently recovered two AK-47 rifles, two motorcycles and other items from the scene.
In a separate encounter at Sarma Village, the troops engaged another group of terrorists, neutralising one suspect and forcing others to flee, abandoning their equipment.
The statement added that further searches in the area led to the recovery of six additional motorcycles, two AK-47 rifles, four magazines, 23 rounds of ammunition, a communication device and other items.
The taskforce said the successes highlighted the continued efforts of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to dismantle terrorist networks and restore lasting peace and security across its area of operations.
The Theatre Command also expressed appreciation to members of the public for their continued support and cooperation, urging residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest security outpost.
