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6 Lakurawa terrorists, 5 soldiers killed in Sokoto during gunfire exchange

6 Lakurawa terrorists, 5 soldiers killed in Sokoto during gunfire exchange

The troops of Defence Headquarters Special Operations Brigade, have killed six Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoto State and recovered weapons.

Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, coordinator, Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma, said this in a statement in Gusau on Thursday, saying the troops lost five soldiers during the operation.

“On January 11, the troops of Defence Headquarters Special Operations Brigade conducted a coordinated offensive operations against Lakurawa terrorists and made contact in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

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“Following a fire fight, troops neutralised six terrorists and recovered four AK 47 rifles, 160 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo and a box of 12.7mm ammo among others.

“Sadly, the operation resulted in the loss of 5 gallant soldiers, who made the ultimate sacrifice,” Mr Abdullahi said.

“We urge members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities related to terrorists’ activity in the area and surrounding areas to military and security forces.

“We expect more cooperation from community members, because it is crucial in maintaining safety and security of our communities,” he said.

6 Lakurawa terrorists, 5 soldiers killed in Sokoto during gunfire exchange

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