The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has deployed a Special Operations Brigade to Sokoto and Kebbi States in order to ensure total elimination of the Lakurawa sect in both states in furtherance of ongoing operations.
According to General Musa, the deployment is to consolidate successes achieved in the ongoing precursor operation under operation FOREST SANITY III (CHASE LAKURAWAS OUT).
Addressing the troops 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 Lakurawa 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.
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.
