Troops of Defence Headquarters Special Operations Brigade on 11 January 2025, conducted a coordinated offensive operations against Lakurawa terrorists and made contact in Gudu LGA of Sokoto State.
Coordinator Joint Media Coordination Centre, Lt Col Abubakar Abdullahi in a press statement explained that following a fire fight, troops neutralized 6 terrorists and recovered 4 AK47 rifles, 160 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo and a box of 12.7mm ammo amongst others.
Sadly, the operation resulted in the loss of 5 gallant soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
In light of these events, we urge members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to terrorist activity in Gudu LGA and surrounding areas to military and security forces. "Your cooperation is crucial in maintaining the safety and security of our communities." he said
