Soldiers stop planned attack by Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi
Troops from Operation FANSAN YAMMA have killed two suspected Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi State. The operation was carried out in the Sabarumawa axis after receiving credible intelligence about a planned attack. Lt.-Col. Aliyu Danja confirmed that arms and ammunition were recovered at the scene. The military has urged the public to continue sharing information to aid counter-terrorism efforts.
What happened
- Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA acted on intelligence about a planned attack on the Sabarumawa community.
- The operation, conducted on June 27, involved a tactical ambush along the terrorists’ suspected route.
- Two suspected Lakurawa terrorists were killed during a fierce exchange of gunfire, while others fled into the forest.
- Soldiers recovered AK-47 rifles, magazines, 143 rounds of ammunition, and a motorcycle from the scene.
- Operation FANSAN YAMMA has reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing operations against terrorist groups in the North-West.
