By Bavoriat Clara
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander, Sector 2 of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Bemgha Koughna, has successfully foiled a deadly ambush by suspected Lakurawa terrorists near Mayama Hill in Kebbi State.
In a statement issued by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, the incident occurred while the GOC’s convoy was en route to visit frontline troops deployed in the state.
According to the statement, the convoy came under heavy fire while moving through the volatile forested terrain. Troops, led by Major General Koughna, responded swiftly with superior firepower, neutralising five terrorists and repelling the attack.
The Army noted that the successful counter-ambush not only secured the convoy but also disrupted the terrorists’ plans and sent a strong warning to criminal elements operating in the area.
Following the engagement, troops conducted a thorough sweep of the location and recovered a cache of weapons and other items. These include one OJC gun, one PKT gun, two AK-47 rifles, and four AK-47 magazines.
Also recovered were one bandolier of PKT ammunition, several rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, a camel bag containing ₦840,000, two mobile phones, and five motorcycles.
Troops have since remained deployed in the general area, maintaining heightened vigilance to forestall further attacks.The operation, the Army said, underscores the unwavering commitment of 8 Division Nigerian Army to protect civilians and eliminate terrorist threats across the North West region.
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