Troops kill Lakurawa terrorists, recover weapons in Kebbi

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By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi

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Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have eliminated several Lakurawa terrorists and recovered weapons, ammunition and motorcycles during clearance operations in Arewa Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

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The operation was part of ongoing efforts to clear terrorist enclaves and restore security in the area.

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The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Sector 2, Col. Olaniyi Osoba, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

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Osoba said the troops advanced through identified terrorist enclaves around the Gumki general area of Arewa Dandi LGA.

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According to him, the troops made contact with the terrorists near the Nigeria-Niger border and engaged them with superior firepower.

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He said several terrorists were killed during the encounter, while others abandoned their positions and fled into the forest.

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Osoba added that a follow-up operation and thorough search of the area led to the recovery of weapons, ammunition and mobility assets.

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Items recovered, he said, included one PKT machine gun, AK-47 rifles, a large quantity of 7.62 x 54mm belted ammunition and 7.62mm Special ammunition.

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The troops also recovered four motorcycles, two smartphones, N87,000 cash and assorted combat and miscellaneous items.

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Osoba said the troops had maintained a strong operational posture in the area and continued to dominate the general area to safeguard surrounding communities.

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