Five soldiers surrender to death as troops neutralise Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoto
No fewer than six terrorists have been killed by troops of the Defence Headquarters Special Operations Brigade during a coordinated operation against Lakurawa terrorists in Gudu Local Government Area, Sokoto State.
According to a statement on Thursday by Lt Col Abubakar Abdullahi, the coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma, the operation led to an intense firefight where five soldiers lost their lives.
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“The troops recovered the following items from the operation: four AK-47 rifles, 160 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and one box of 12.7mm ammunition.
“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 read.
Meanwhile, in response to these events, the military called on the public to remain vigilant and alert in their communities, adding that they should report any suspicious activities related to terrorism or security threats in Gudu LGA and surrounding areas to security agencies.
Source: PUNCH
