By: Kingsley Omonobi

Troops of 8 division garrison in a fierce onslaught against terrorists on Tuesday eliminated many of the terrorists, while others fled with gunshot wounds.

A statement by Army headquarters said troops launched the carefully planned offensive operation intoTukandu village against the notorious terrorists who had been responsible for various atrocious crimes against communities in Sokoto state.

The statement signed by Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, Director, Army Public Relations said, “In a discreet operation against marauding terrorists in Sokoto state, troops of 8 Division Garrison on Tuesday 24 October 2023, launched a carefully planned offensive operation into Tukandu Village, targeting a notorious group of terrorists, responsible for various atrocious and heinous activities in the general area.

“In the following mop up operations, troops recovered three AK-47 Rifles, one PKT Gun, 125 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammunition, 2 Rocket propelled Gun Bombs and 9 motorcycles.

“The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has lauded the troops, charging them  to remain resolute and continue to escalate their operations against the terrorists to decimate and deny them the freedom of action.”