NEWISSUES
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto
In his determination to completely eliminate the Lakurawa Sect, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has deployed
a Special Operations Brigade to Sokoto and Kebbi states.
According to a statement shared by the Lt. Col. Shittu, the deployment is to consolidate successes achieved in the ongoing precursor operation under operation FOREST SANITY III (CHASE LAKURAWAS OUT).
In his charge to the troops today 13 December 2024, the General Officer Commanding 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 2 Operation FASAN YAMMA, Brigadier General Ibikunle Ajose on behalf of the Theatre Commander Operation FANSAN YAMM, Major General Oluyinka Soyele admonished them to ensure total destruction of the Lakurawas sect.
While urging them to abide by the rules of engagement and ensure the protection of lives and properties of law abiding citizens, Maj. Gen Soloye said the troops were
selected and trained for this mission, hence Nigerians are counting on their ability and professionalism to flush out the Lakurawas.
Prior to the deployment of the Brigade, troops of 8 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, Tsauna 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. 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.
