Operatives of the 8 Division Garrison, on Tuesday, neutralised some terrorists and recovered weapons in Sokoto State.
In a statement disclosed by the director, Army Public Relations, Brig-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said that the troops launched a carefully planned offensive operation into Tukandu village, targeting a notorious group of terrorists, responsible for various atrocious activities in the area.
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The statement reads: “In a discreet operation against marauding terrorists in Sokoto State, troops of 8 Division Garrison today Tuesday, October 24, 2023, launched a carefully planned offensive operation into Tukandu Village, targeting a notorious group of terrorists, responsible for various atrocious and heinous activities in the general area.
“The troops’ fierce onslaught terminated many of the terrorists, while others fled with gunshot wounds. In the following mop up operations, troops recovered three AK-47 Rifles, one PKT Gun, 125 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammunition, 2 Rocket propelled Gun Bombs and 9 motorcycles. ”
He said the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja lauded the troops, charging them to remain resolute and continue to escalate their operations against the terrorists.
