Troops of Headquarters 8 Division and Sector 2 of Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma have sustained offensive operations against terrorist elements in parts of Sokoto State, forcing suspected criminals to abandon their hideouts and disrupting their activities.
On June 4, 2026, troops working alongside Operation Keystone personnel, Department of State Services (DSS) operatives and Sokoto State Community Guards conducted a fighting patrol to Kurawa Village, where they cleared the community and surrounding areas of suspected terrorist camps.
During the operation, troops successfully cleared and occupied identified hideouts after suspected terrorists fled on sighting the advancing security forces. The operation was extended to Dangulbi and nearby locations, while aerial surveillance conducted with drones confirmed the absence of terrorist activity within the general area, indicating the effectiveness of ongoing clearance efforts.
In a related operation, troops at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tureta swiftly responded to reports of suspected terrorist movements around Bimassa Village in Tureta Local Government Area. Upon arrival, locals informed the troops that the suspects had been sighted around the Kuruwa axis allegedly searching for livestock to rustle. The prompt deployment of troops disrupted the criminals’ plans, and the operation was concluded without incident as security forces maintained dominance of the area
