The troops of COAS Special Intervention Battalion 7 of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have foiled a terrorist attack and recovered high-calibre guns and motorcycles in Tangaza Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State.

The acting deputy director of Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Nigerian Army, Lt.-Col. Olaniyi Osoba, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Sokoto.

Mr Osoba said during the operation, which occurred on Saturday, troops advanced through identified terrorist threat enclaves, including Manu, Alkasim and Kandam villages, as well as the Magarya Forest axis.

“Upon making contact with the terrorists within the Magarya forest enclave, troops engaged the terrorist elements with superior firepower, forcing them to abandon their positions and flee into the deep forest,” he said.

Mr Osoba further said troops’ follow-up operations and a thorough search of the general area led to the recovery of significant arms, ammunition and mobility assets.

“The recovered items include one PKT Machine Gun, AK-47 Rifles, a large quantity of 7.62 x 54mm belted ammunition, motorcycles and assorted logistical and miscellaneous items,” he said.

According to Mr Osoba, troops maintain a strong operational posture and continue to dominate the general area to ensure the total security of surrounding communities.

(NAN)