Troops of the Nigerian Army have carried out an operation against suspected terrorists in Kadam Forest located in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The operation was conducted by soldiers from the Chief of Army Staff Special Intervention Battalion 7 alongside the 8 Division Strike Team.
During the mission, the troops operated under the Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA.
According to the military in a statement, the operation was launched after intelligence reports revealed that terrorists had assembled within the forest to organise attacks and kidnapping activities in nearby communities.
“The operation was initiated following credible intelligence indicating that over 100 terrorists had converged deep within Kadam Forest to coordinate attacks and kidnapping on local communities and transport their kidnapped victims to their strongholds.
“Acting swiftly on this intelligence, troops mobilised to intercept the terrorist advance. Contact was established at approximately 1200 hours. The ensuing firefight was fierce and sustained. When the terrorists attempted a rear-flanking manoeuvre, troops responded with superior firepower, effectively neutralising the threat and maintaining tactical dominance throughout the engagement.
“Subsequent exploitation operations into the forest confirmed the neutralisation of three terrorists, with several others believed to have sustained gunshot wounds during their escape.”
The military also disclosed that several weapons, ammunition and other items were recovered during the operation.
The statement said, “Troops recovered one PKT machine gun, two AK-47 rifles, 350 rounds of PKT ammunition,111 rounds of 7.62 Special,3 magazines, 2 radios, 3 motorcycles and a mobile phone.”
It further noted that additional operations were still ongoing to determine if more terrorists were killed and to recover other materials.
“Follow-on operations are ongoing to confirm additional enemy casualties and recover further materiel,” the statement said.
The military also spoke about the condition and morale of the troops who took part in the operation.
It added, “Troop morale remains high, with fighting efficiency assessed as strong and unwavering.”
