Troops overrun Lakurawa enclave in Sokoto, kill terrorists

On October 15, 2026, troops from Operation Fansan Yamma conducted a successful operation against a Lakurawa terrorist enclave located in Waria Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area, Sokoto State. The operation aimed to dismantle terrorist hideouts and resulted in the neutralization of several fighters, alongside the recovery of weapons and five motorcycles.

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