Friday, January 17, 2025 - Troops of the Defence Headquarters Special Operations Brigade conducted a coordinated offensive operation against Lakurawa terrorists in the Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State, k!lling six suspects.
The Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan
Yamma, Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, who made this known in a statement on
Thursday, January 16, 2025, said the operation led to an intense firefight,
during which five soldiers lost their lives.
“The troops recovered the following items from the operation, four AK-47
rifles, 160 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and 1 box of 12.7mm
ammunition,” the statement read.
“Despite this success, the operation came at a heavy cost, as five
gallant soldiers tragically lost their lives in the line of duty.”
He calls on the public to remain vigilant and alert in their
communities.
The statement also urged the public to report any suspicious activities
related to terrorism or security threats in the Gudu LGA and surrounding areas
to security agencies
“Public
cooperation is crucial for protecting lives and maintaining peace in our
communities,” he added.
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