By IBRAHIM SHEHU

Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, say they have repelled a security threat, thwarted the advance of armed terrorists, and recovered arms in Ghandi town, Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

Lt.-Col. Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Nigerian Army, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.

Osoba said the troops acted on credible intelligence indicating the movement of an armed group toward Ghandi town.

He said the troops were swiftly deployed to strategic positions near Ghandi Bridge to intercept the threat.

“Upon making contact, the troops engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, overpowering the group and forcing them to retreat in disarray,” he said.

Osoba further stated that during the confrontation, several insurgents sustained gunshot wounds and attempted to escape by jumping into the adjacent river.

He added that the efforts of the gallant troops and a search operation conducted at daybreak resulted in the recovery of operational items abandoned by the fleeing bandits.

“The recovered items included one AK-47 rifle, one loaded magazine and additional rounds of ammunition,” he said.

According to him, search and mop-up operations are currently ongoing in the general area to track down the fleeing suspects. (NAN)