Operation Fansan Yamma Troops Defend Kebbi Base from Attack

On October 7, troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, repelled an attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Maiyama in Kebbi State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported that the assault occurred in the early hours when over 100 Lakurawa fighters, armed with sophisticated weapons including General Purpose Machine Guns and Rocket-Propelled Grenades, attempted to overrun the military base.

The troops engaged the attackers with superior firepower, forcing them to withdraw. Several attackers were neutralized, while others fled with gunshot wounds.

Following the encounter, a pursuit operation led to the recovery of 17 abandoned motorcycles, a PKT machine gun, an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and Baofeng communication radios used by the attackers. The area remains under troop control, with ongoing patrols and operations to track the fleeing terrorists.