A gun battle between troops of Operation Fansan Yamma and Lakurawa terrorists in the Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State has led to the death of five soldiers and six insurgents.
The Coordinator, Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt Col Abubakar Abdullahi, stated this on Thursday.
“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.
In view of this encounter, the military has told the public to remain vigilant, alert and report any suspicious activities related to terrorism or security threats in Gudu LGA and surrounding areas to security agencies.
The statement retreated that public cooperation is essential in safeguarding lives and maintaining peace in our communities.
