6 Lakurawa terrorists, 5 soldiers die in Sokoto gun duel

The troops of Defence Headquarters Special Operations Brigade have neutralised six Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoto State.

The Coordinator of Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, January 16, 2025.

Abdullahi said six soldiers were also killed in a gun battle with the terrorists.

He stated: “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 AK47 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.

“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.”

The Star