Four terrorists killed as troops foil attack in Sokoto

Metro Four terrorists killed as troops foil attack in Sokoto Published on April 14, 2026 By Hadiza Musa Troops of the 8 Division Garrison have killed four suspected terrorists while foiling an attack in Sokoto State. The development was contained in a post shared on on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to security sources cited in the post shared on Monday, the incident happened late on April 11 in Tara village, Sabon Birni Local Government Area. The troops, who were stationed at the Forward Operating Base in Gatawa, were said to have acted on reports of terrorist movement in the area. On getting there, they engaged the attackers in a gun battle. “The troops made contact with the terrorists and engaged them with superior firepower, killing four of them instantly,” the source said. The remaining attackers were forced to flee the scene following the exchange. No casualty was recorded among the troops during the operation. Security sources added that troops have continued to stay alert and are carrying out further operations in the area to prevent more attacks. Don't Miss Plateau: MACBAN accuses ‘Irigwe militias’ of killing herder, rustling cattle in Bassa You may like Troops recover pistol, arrest suspects in Plateau Borno: Troops neutralise Boko Haram terrorists, rescue kidnap victims Troops restore calm after communal clash in Delta community Troops destroy illegal refinery, recover 20,000 litres in Rivers Troops in Borno neutralise terrorists, disrupt supply chain Troops smash terrorist camps, recover weapons in Bauchi

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