LAGOS FEBRUARY 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Troops of the Nigerian Army on Monday evening repelled an ambush by terrorists believed to be members of the Lakurawa group who attacked the convoy of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Nigerian Army, Sokoto, Major-General Bemgha Koughna, at Maiyama Forest in Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
In a statement issued by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba, the incident occurred as the GOC, who is also the Commander of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, was en route to visit frontline troops deployed in the state.
The statement said the GOC’s convoy, while navigating the volatile forest terrain, came under sudden and heavy gunfire from armed terrorists believed to be members of the Lakurawa group. Troops immediately responded with superior firepower in a fierce exchange.
“In a bold and decisive response, the GOC and his troops overwhelmed the attackers, neutralising five terrorists and successfully repelling the ambush.
“The swift counter-action not only secured the convoy but also thwarted what authorities described as a calculated attempt to destabilise security operations in the area,” the statement added.
Following the engagement, troops conducted a thorough sweep of the vicinity and recovered a cache of weapons and other items.
Items recovered include one OJC gun, one PKT gun, two AK-47 rifles, four AK-47 magazines, one bandolier of PKT ammunition, several rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, a camel bag containing ₦840,000, two mobile phones and five motorcycles.
According to the statement, troops remain deployed in the general area, maintaining dominance and heightened vigilance to prevent further attacks. The operation, it added, underscores the commitment of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army to protect civilians and eliminate terrorist threats across the North-West region.
Nigeria Tribune
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