Troops Kill Suspected Terrorist, Arrest Father and Son in Sokoto and Katsina

Nigerian troops from Operation Fansan Yamma have killed a suspected terrorist and arrested two others, a father and son, in separate operations in Katsina and Sokoto states. These actions took place on November 10 and 11, 2023.

According to Captain Tamuno Sinivie, the Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North West, the operations were aimed at preventing attacks on local communities. In Katsina State, troops set up an ambush based on intelligence about armed terrorists in the area of Bada’u Gora in Malumfashi Local Government Area.

During this operation, the troops engaged the terrorists and killed one. They recovered an AK-47 rifle, a magazine, six rounds of ammunition, a motorcycle, and three mobile phones. No casualties were reported among the troops.

In Sokoto State, troops arrested two suspects identified as Muhammadu Ali and Umaru Ali, who are father and son. This arrest occurred during an intelligence-led operation at Bauni Forest in Tangaza Local Government Area on November 11. The troops recovered another AK-47 rifle, a magazine, three rounds of ammunition, and nearly ₦10,000 from the suspects.

Both suspects are currently in custody and are undergoing further investigation. The military has expressed its commitment to eliminating terrorist threats and restoring security in the North-West region of Nigeria. Captain Sinivie urged local residents to assist security forces by reporting any suspicious activities.