Troops kill Lakurawa terrorists, recover weapons in Kebbi

By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi
nTroops 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.
nThe operation was part of ongoing efforts to clear terrorist enclaves and restore security in the area.
nThe Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Sector 2, Col. Olaniyi Osoba, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.
nOsoba said the troops advanced through identified terrorist enclaves around the Gumki general area of Arewa Dandi LGA.
nAccording to him, the troops made contact with the terrorists near the Nigeria-Niger border and engaged them with superior firepower.
nHe said several terrorists were killed during the encounter, while others abandoned their positions and fled into the forest.
nOsoba added that a follow-up operation and thorough search of the area led to the recovery of weapons, ammunition and mobility assets.
nItems 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.
nThe troops also recovered four motorcycles, two smartphones, N87,000 cash and assorted combat and miscellaneous items.
nOsoba 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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