Troops neutralise 6 Lakurawa terrorists, lose 5 soldiers in fierce attack
Troops of the Defence Headquarters Special Operations Brigade have successfully neutralised six terrorists during a coordinated offensive in Lakurawa, Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The operation, which was confirmed in a statement issued on Thursday by Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma, involved a fierce firefight that claimed the lives of five soldiers.
“The troops recovered the following items from the operation: four AK-47 rifles, 160 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and one box of 12.7mm ammunition.
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“Despite this success, the operation came at a heavy cost, as five gallant soldiers tragically lost their lives in the line of duty,” the statement read.
In light of the incident, the military urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to terrorism or security threats in Gudu LGA and surrounding areas.
The statement emphasized that public cooperation is vital in maintaining peace and ensuring the safety of lives within the community.
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