The Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, says it has foiled a deadly ambush allegedly orchestrated by the suspected Lakurawa Terrorist Group near Mayama Hill in Kebbi State.
In a statement released by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army, Lieutenant-Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, the incident occurred while the General Officer Commanding, GOC, Major-General Bemgba Koughna, was en route to visit frontline troops deployed in the state.
According to the statement, the GOC’s convoy came under sudden and heavy gunfire while navigating the volatile forest terrain. Major-General Koughna and his troops responded with superior firepower, neutralising five terrorists and successfully repelling the ambush.
The Army says the swift counter-attack not only secured the convoy but also disrupted the terrorists’ plans, sending a strong warning to insurgent groups operating in the area.
Following the exchange, troops conducted a thorough sweep of the scene, recovering a cache of weapons and other items. Recovered exhibits include one OJC gun, one PKT gun, two AK-47 rifles, four AK-47 magazines, a bandolier of PKT ammunition, several rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, a camel bag containing ₦840,000, two mobile phones, and five motorcycles.
Lieutenant-Colonel Osoba added that troops remain deployed and vigilant in the area, maintaining operational dominance to prevent further attacks. He reaffirmed the commitment of the 8 Division Nigerian Army to protecting civilians and eliminating terrorist threats across the North-West region.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
