Troops repel Lakurawa terrorists, recover RPGs, explosives in Kebbi

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Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have repelled an attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists and recovered rocket-propelled grenade launchers, explosives and other equipment during a clearance operation in Kebbi State.

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An operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday revealed that the operation was conducted by troops of the 8 Division under Sector 2.

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The report said the troops made contact with the terrorists around Dogon Daji in Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi on Sunday during an offensive operation.

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According to the report, the terrorists engaged the troops in a firefight but were overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the military and forced to flee the area.

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”The troops subsequently pursued the fleeing terrorists and conducted exploitation operations in the area.

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”Items recovered during the operation include rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) launch tubes, rocket-propelled grenades, several improvised explosive devices, two motorcycles, a charger and other personal belongings abandoned by the terrorists.”

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The report said that no casualty was recorded among the troops during the operation.

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It added that the operation formed part of ongoing efforts by Operation Fansan Yamma to dismantle terrorist and bandit networks operating across the North-West region.

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According to the report, sustained offensive operations have continued to deny criminal elements freedom of action while disrupting their activities and logistics networks.

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The report said troops remained on the offensive and were maintaining pressure on terrorist groups across the theatre of operations.

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It added that further operations were ongoing to track down the fleeing terrorists and consolidate gains recorded in the area. (NAN)

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