Lakurawas: CDS deploys special operations brigade to Sokoto, Kebbi

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa has deployed a special operations brigade to Sokoto and Kebbi States to ensure total elimination of the Lakurawas sect.

The deployment is to consolidate successes achieved in the ongoing precursor operation under Operation Forest Sanity III (Chase Lakurawas out).

Addressing the troops on Friday in Sokoto, the General Officer Commanding 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 2 Operation Fasan Yamma, Brigadier General Ibikunle Ajose, charged the troops to ensure total destruction of the Lakurawas sect.

The Army Chief who spoke on behalf of the Theatre Commander Operation Fansan Yamma, Major General Oluyinka Soyele, enjoined them to abide by the rules of engagement and ensure the protection of lives and properties of law-abiding citizens.

“You have been selected and trained for this mission, hence Nigerians are counting on your ability and professionalism to flush out the Lakurawas,” he said.

Recall that 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, neutralisation 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 according the GOC 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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