Troops Defend Kebbi Military Base, Seize Weapons from Terrorists

On Wednesday, troops of Sector 2, operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, successfully repelled an attack by Lakurawa terrorists on a Forward Operating Base located in Maiyama Local Government Area, Kebbi State. The assault involved a large number of attackers, reportedly exceeding 100, who arrived on motorcycles and were armed with machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs).

The conflict reporter Bakatsine disclosed the event on social media, stating that the troops engaged the attackers and forced them to retreat, resulting in the seizure of 17 motorcycles, a PKT machine gun, an AK-47, ammunition, and a communication device. Following the attack, the troops continued patrols and clearance operations in the area to track the fleeing terrorists.

Bakatsine commended the troops for their bravery and determination in defending the military base and protecting local communities. This incident is part of ongoing military operations against Lakurawa and other armed groups in Northwest Nigeria.