Five terrorists killed as troops foil ambush on GOC's convoy in Kebbi
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have foiled a terrorist attack on the convoy of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Major General Bemgha Koughna, during an operational tour in
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have foiled a terrorist attack on the convoy of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Major General Bemgha Koughna, during an operational tour in Kebbi State.
The Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 8 Division, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, said the attack was orchestrated by the suspected Lakurawa terrorist group near Mayama Hill in the state.
Osoba said the GOC’s convoy came under sudden and heavy fire from an armed group while moving through a volatile forested area.
He said the GOC’s “exceptional leadership and tactical prowess” enabled troops to unleash overwhelming firepower, killing five terrorists and repelling the ambush.
“This operation not only secured the convoy but also disrupted the terrorists’ plans, delivering a strong deterrent message to insurgent groups that have been terrorizing local communities in the general area,” Osoba said.
He said that after repelling the ambush, troops carried out a sweep of the area, recovering weapons and intelligence materials.
The weapons recovered, according to him, include: one OJC Gun, one PKT Gun, two AK-47 Rifles, four AK-47 magazines, One Bandolier of PKT Ammunition, several rounds of 12.7mm Ammunition, a camel bag containing ₦840,000, two mobile phones, and five motorcycles.
Osoba said troops have remained vigilant in the area, maintaining operational dominance to prevent further attacks, underscoring the Nigerian Army’s commitment to protecting civilians and eliminating terrorist threats in the Northwest region.
