A statement issued by the Army headquarters indicated that the troops had executed a meticulously planned offensive operation into Tukandu Village against the notorious terrorists, who were deemed responsible for a range of heinous crimes against communities in Sokoto state.
The statement, as signed by Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, stated, "In a discreet operation against marauding terrorists in Sokoto state, troops of the 8th Division Garrison on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, initiated a carefully planned offensive operation into Tukandu Village, targeting a notorious group of terrorists, who were responsible for various atrocious and heinous activities in the general area."
“In the following mop up operations, troops recovered three AK-47 Rifles, one PKT Gun, 125 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammunition, 2 Rocket propelled Gun Bombs and 9 motorcycles.
“The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has lauded the troops, charging them to remain resolute and continue to escalate their operations against the terrorists to decimate and deny them the freedom of action.”
