CDS Deploys Special Operations Brigade To Sokoto And Kebbi States To Eliminate Lakurawas Sect


By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau 

 To ensure total elimination of the Lakurawas Sect in Sokoto and Kebbi States and furtherance of ongoing operations, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has deployed a Special Operations Brigade to both States.

The deployment is to consolidate successes achieved in the ongoing precursor operation under operation FOREST SANITY III (CHASE LAKURAWAS OUT).

Addressing the troops, the General Officer Commanding 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Seof ctor 2 Operation FASAN YAMMA, Brigadier General Ibikunle Ajose, on behalf of the Theatre Commander Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Oluyinka Soyele, charged the troops to ensure the construction of the Lakurawas sect.

He enjoined them to abide by the rules of engagement and ensure the protection of lives and properties of law-abiding citizens.

He further stated that troops have been selected and trained for this mission, hence Nigerians are counting on their ability and professionalism to flush out the Lakurawas.

According to him, before deployment of the Brigade, troops of 8 the Division under the auspices of Operation FANSAN YAMMA had begun precursor and shaping operations into the forests and enclaves of Rumji Dutse East of Sarma, Tsauna and Bauni, Malgatawa, Gargao, Ts auna and Magara forest, Kaideji, Nakuru, Sama, Sanyinna, Kadidda, Kolo and Dancha Villages in Illela, Tangaza and Binji Local Government Areas.

“The operation has led to the destruction of about 22 camps, neutralization of several members of the sects, recovery of 4 x rifles and 409 x PKT 7.62mm NATO and 94 x 7.62mm special rounds ammunition,” he added.

He noted that the deployment of the Brigade will be an added impetus in frustrating the activities of the bandits and restoring normalcy to the affected communities and North West in general.




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