Musa Na Allah Sokoto
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has deployed the Special Operations Brigade to ensure the total elimination of the Lakurawa Sect in Sokoto and Kebbi State respectively.
The move by the CDS is in furtherance of the ongoing operations to flush out the self-acclaimed Jihadists from the two northwestern states.
According to a statement made available to newsmen in Sokoto, the deployment of the special brigade was aimed at consolidating the huge success achieved in the ongoing precursor operation under Operation FOREST SANITY III (CHASE LAKURAWAS OUT).
Addressing troops on Friday, the General Officer Commanding 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander of Sector 2 Operation FASAN YAMMA, Brigadier General Ibikunle Ajose on behalf of the Theatre Commander Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Oluyinka Soyele, charged troops to ensure destruction of the Lakurawas sect from Sokoto and Kebbi state.
He enjoined the troops to abide by the rules of engagement and ensure the protection of the lives and properties of law-abiding citizens.
General Oyele further stated that the Special Operations Brigade was selected and trained for the mission, hence Nigerians are counting on their ability and professionalism to flush out the sect.
“Before the deployment of the special Brigade, troops of 8 Division under the auspices of Operation FANSAN YAMMA had commenced precursor and shaping operations into the forests and enclaves of Rumji Dutse East of Sarma, Tsauna and Bauni, Malgatawa, Gargao, Tsauna, 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.”
“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,” the GOC said.
