Soldiers Foil Ambush on Army Officer's Convoy in Kebbi

On a recent operation in Kebbi State, soldiers from the Nigerian Army successfully repelled an ambush targeting the convoy of a senior Army officer, identified as the General Officer Commanding of the 8 Division Command Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West. The ambush, executed by members of the Lakurawa terrorist group, took place near Mayama Hill while the convoy was en route to visit frontline troops deployed in the state.

The convoy came under heavy gunfire in a forested area, prompting an immediate response from the troops. The military described their firepower as overwhelming, resulting in the death of five suspected terrorists during the exchange.

Following the ambush, the troops conducted a sweep of the area, recovering significant items including one OJC gun, two AK-47 rifles, four AK-47 magazines, several rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, a camel bag containing 840,000, two mobile phones, and five motorcycles. The Army remains deployed in the area to prevent further attacks and maintain operational dominance.