Troops of the Forward Operating Base, FOB, Binji, have neutralised a suspected terrorist and recovered an AK-47 rifle, a magazine and 27 rounds of ammunition during an encounter in Sokoto State.
The operation followed a distress call reporting the presence of suspected terrorists in Soruro village, Tangaza Local Government Area, at about 1:30 a.m. on Monday, October 12.
According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the troops responded to the alert and made contact with the suspected terrorists at about 5:00 a.m.
“The troops responded to the alert and made contact with the suspected terrorists at about 5:00am,” Zagazola reported.
One suspected terrorist was neutralised during the encounter, while the troops recovered an AK-47 rifle, one magazine and 27 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.
- The operation highlights ongoing security efforts to tackle terrorist activities and improve safety in Sokoto State.
