The Nigerian Army says In a discreet operation against marauding terrorists in Sokoto state, troops of 8 Division Garrison today 24 October 2023, launched an offensive operation into Tukandu Village, targeting a notorious group of terrorists, responsible for various atrocious and heinous activities in the general area.
A statement by the spokepersons brigadier general onyema Nwachukwu says The troops’ fierce onslaught killed many of the terrorists, while others fled with gunshot wounds. 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 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.
