Troops Kill Several Lakurawa Fighters in Sokoto Ambush, Recover Four AK-47 Rifles

Troops from the Nigerian Army’s 8 Division, deployed under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, killed several Lakurawa fighters in an ambush at Ruwan Wuri, in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja said the troops recovered four AK-47 rifles, four magazines, six motorcycles, radio communication equipment, ammunition and other military items. The military said the operation is intended to disrupt armed groups’ movements and capabilities in north-western Nigeria. Residents were urged to provide security agencies with credible, timely information.