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The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Bemgha Koughna In a bold and decisive operation successfully foiled a deadly ambush orchestrated by suspected Lakurawa terrorist Group (LTG) near Mayama Hill in Kebbi State.
The attack occurred as the GOC’s convoy was en route to visit frontline troops deployed in the Stste
Armed assailants opened fire from the forested terrain, but the convoy responded swiftly with overwhelming force, foiling the ambush and disrupting the attackers’ plans.
A subsequent sweep of the area led to the recovery of a substantial cache of weapons and materials, including an OJC gun, a PKT gun, two AK-47 rifles, four AK-47 magazines, a bandolier of PKT ammunition, several rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, five motorcycles, two mobile phones, and a camel bag containing ₦840,000.
Currently troops remain deployed and vigilant in the general area, maintaining dominance to prevent further attacks. The operation underscores the unwavering commitment of 8 Division Nigerian Army to protect civilians and eliminate terrorist threats in the North West region
Security sources said the operation sent a strong deterrent message to insurgent groups operating in the North West region.
