By Nkechi Eze
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised a terrorist in Katsina State and arrested two suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group in Sokoto State.
According to an official statement signed by Captain Tamuno Sinivie, Acting Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, the operations also led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, magazines, ammunition, a motorcycle, mobile phones and cash.
The statement said troops of Sector 1, acting on credible intelligence about the presence of armed terrorists at Bada’u Gora in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, laid an ambush along their suspected route on November 10, 2026.
It said the terrorists, who were reportedly planning attacks on members of the community, engaged the troops on contact but one of them was neutralised during the encounter.
Items recovered from the operation included an AK-47 rifle, a magazine, six rounds of ammunition, a motorcycle and three mobile phones. The troops recorded no casualties.
In a separate operation on November 11, troops of Sector 2 arrested two suspected terrorists during an intelligence-led operation at Bauni Forest in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The suspects, identified as Muhammadu Ali and Umaru Ali, were found with an AK-47 rifle, a magazine, three rounds of ammunition and ₦9,760.
Preliminary investigations, according to the statement, indicated that the suspects are father and son and are allegedly affiliated with the Lakurawa terrorist group.
The suspects are currently in custody for further investigation and prosecution.
Operation FANSAN YAMMA reiterated its commitment to eliminating terrorist threats within its joint operations area and protecting lives and property, while urging residents to provide timely and credible information on suspicious activities in their communities.
