Soldiers Raid Terrorist Hideouts in Sokoto and Recover Weapons

Nigerian troops have dislodged terrorist elements and recovered weapons, ammunition and motorcycles during a clearance operation in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

The operation targeted identified threat enclaves in Manu, Alkasim and Kandam villages, as well as the Magarya Forest axis. According to Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, spokesman for Sector 2 of the 8 Division, troops made contact with terrorists inside the forest and exchanged fire with them.

“Upon making contact with the terrorists within the Magarya forest enclave, troops engaged the terrorist elements with superior firepower, forcing them to abandon their positions and flee into the deep forest,” the statement said.

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Upon making contact with the terrorists within the Magarya forest enclave, troops engaged the terrorist elements with superior firepower, forcing them to abandon their positions and flee into the deep forest.

Follow-up operations and a search of the area led to the recovery of a PKT machine gun, AK-47 rifles and a large quantity of belted 7.62 x 54mm ammunition. Soldiers also found several motorcycles and assorted logistical and miscellaneous items believed to have been left behind by the fleeing fighters.

The military said the recovered weapons and mobility assets would further weaken the terrorists’ operational capability in the area. It added that troops were maintaining a strong presence to prevent the fighters from regrouping and protect surrounding communities. “The troops continue to dominate the general area to ensure the total security of surrounding communities,” the statement said.

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The troops continue to dominate the general area to ensure the total security of surrounding communities.