Troops Neutralize Lakurawa Militant in Sokoto Operation
Troops from the Forward Operating Base, Binji, neutralized a suspected Lakurawa militant during an operation in Soruro village, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. This operation occurred at approximately 5 am on Monday, October 12, following a distress call about armed men in the area.
During the encounter, the troops recovered an AK-47 rifle, a magazine, and ammunition. The Sokoto State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Ahmed Rufai, confirmed that six armed bandits had invaded Soruro village, where they attacked a resident named Dikko Abubakar, resulting in his death.
The other assailants fled the scene. The incident is part of ongoing security operations by military and security agencies aimed at curbing the activities of armed groups in Sokoto State and the broader North-West region.
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