{"id":3463,"date":"2025-12-12T09:49:36","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T09:49:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/?p=3463"},"modified":"2025-12-12T09:49:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T09:49:36","slug":"army-kills-11-bandits-in-sokoto-recovers-weapons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/index.php\/2025\/12\/12\/army-kills-11-bandits-in-sokoto-recovers-weapons\/","title":{"rendered":"Army Kills 11 Bandits In Sokoto, Recovers Weapons"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 8 Division of the Nigerian Army\/Sector 2 Joint Task Force North-West (Operation Fansa Yanma) has confirmed that its Strike Team deployed to counter banditry and terrorism in Sokoto has neutralised 11 bandits and recovered a substantial cache of arms.<br \/><br \/>A statement on the official social media handle of the Nigerian Army Headquarters said the troops acted on precise, credible intelligence.<br \/><br \/>According to the statement, the Strike Team executed a well-coordinated ambush and engaged the bandits in an intense firefight.<br \/><br \/>The Army revealed that the operation led to the neutralisation of 11 bandits, while several others escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops recovered eight AK-47 rifles, five extra magazines, and 26 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.<br \/><br \/>It added that the bold and tactical operation, conducted near Kurawa Village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area, also disrupted a planned attack on Tara Village\u2014an area considered critical for cross-movement by terrorist and bandit groups.<br \/><br \/>The Army stated that the operation not only prevented a potential terrorist attack but also delivered a significant blow to the bandit and terrorist network operating in the Sabon Birni corridor, which has remained a flashpoint in recent times.<br \/><br \/>The statement stressed that the proactive response by the troops underscores their unwavering commitment to protecting the lives and property of citizens in Sokoto State and its surrounding areas.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 8 Division of the Nigerian Army\/Sector 2 Joint Task Force North-West (Operation Fansa Yanma) has confirmed that its Strike Team deployed to counter banditry and terrorism in Sokoto has neutralised 11 bandits and recovered a substantial cache of arms. 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