Military Loses Five Personnel In Operation Against Terrorists In Sokoto

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The authorities of the Nigerian Military on Thursday, January ,16, 2025, confirmed the death of five soldiers  in operations targeted at the emerging terrorist group – Lukarawas –  in Gudu Local Council of Sokoto State.

A statement signed by Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, the spokesperson for the Fasan Gamma Joint Military Taskforce, however, informed that six insurgents, were equally killed by troops.

He regrettably acknowledged, that the  remarkable success recorded by troops during the operations was some blighted by the unfortunate loss of five personnel

According to him, apart from neutralizing some of the terrorists, troops were able to dismantle their operational camps, and recovered several weapons and ammunition.

Some of the recovered items, Abdullahi noted, include four AK-47 riffles, 160 rounds of 7.62mm, special ammunition and one box of 127 mm ammunition.

“Despite this success, the operation came at a heavy cost as five gallant soldiers tragically lost their lives in the line of duty”, he stated.

However, the military spokesman reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian military in rooting out all forms of  terrorist activities in the country.

While pledging to always ensure adequate protection of lives and properties, the military called for the unflinching support and cooperation of the members of the public  in the renewed efforts at defeating terrorism .