Joint Task Force Thwarts Lakurawa Terrorist Attack in Kebbi

On 7 October 2026, troops from Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force (North West), part of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, successfully repelled an attack by the Lakurawa Terrorist Group on Forward Operating Base Maiyama in Kebbi State. The assault involved a large number of terrorists on over 100 motorcycles armed with various weapons, including general-purpose machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades.

Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer for the Joint Task Force (North West), reported that the troops responded promptly, preventing the attackers from achieving their objective. Following the engagement, the terrorists withdrew, leaving behind weapons, communication equipment, and 17 motorcycles.

The troops conducted further operations in the area, recovering a PKT machine gun, an AK-47 rifle, assorted ammunition, and a communication device believed to have been used by the attackers. The recovered items are seen as a significant setback for the terrorist group, and operations continue to maintain control over the area and track fleeing members.