GOC 8 Division Visits Kebbe Amid Lakurawa Attacks
Major General Bemgha Paul Koughna, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, conducted an operational assessment visit to the Forward Operating Base in Kebbe and surrounding communities in Kebbe Local Government Area, Sokoto State. This visit was in response to recent attacks on the Ungushi community by suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group, raising concerns about security along the Sokoto-Kebbi border.
Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 8 Division, stated that the GOC's tour aimed to recalibrate the security architecture in the area. During the visit, Koughna interacted with traditional rulers and community leaders, reassuring them of the Army's commitment to protecting lives and property.
He emphasized the importance of community cooperation in providing actionable intelligence to combat terrorism and highlighted the need for vigilance and rapid response to emerging threats.
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