Troops of the Defence Headquarters Special Operations Brigade have killed at least six terrorists in a coordinated operation targeting Lakurawa terrorists in the Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The operation, carried out under Operation Fansan Yamma, was announced in a statement on Thursday by Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre.
However, five soldiers lost their lives in the fierce firefight, the statement disclosed.
During the operation the troops recovered the following items, four AK-47 rifles, 160 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and one box of 12.7mm ammunition, the statement said.
While the military hailed the success of the operation, it expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the five soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
“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 added.
In the aftermath of the operation, the military urged residents of Gudu LGA and surrounding areas to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to terrorism or security threats to security agencies.
The statement reiterated the importance of public cooperation in maintaining peace and safeguarding lives, calling on communities to stay alert and proactive in supporting security operations.
