Troops repel terrorist attacks in Sokoto, Katsina

Troops repel terrorist attacks in Sokoto, Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have repelled terrorists’ attacks in Sokoto and Katsina States, the Defence Headquarters has said.

Zagazola understands that the troops responded to reports of terrorist activities in Dundaye village, Augie Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Aug. 29.

Sources said that the terrorists killed two locals and rustled an unspecified number of cattle before fleeing the scene ahead of troops’ arrival.

“Troops immediately pursued the terrorists but no contact was made,”said the sources.

The sources added that at about 10:50 p.m. on the same day, troops of 17 Brigade deployed at Forward Operating Base Malumfashi, Katsina State, encountered terrorists at Maraban Kankara, Malumfashi Local Government Area.

“The troops engaged the terrorists in a firefight, forcing them to flee. Locals later reported that two women were abducted from the village during the attack,” said the sources.

The sources further noted that operations across other sectors of the Joint Operations Area remained calm with no significant incidents reported.

Troops repel terrorist attacks in Sokoto, Katsina