GOC Convoy Foils Ambush, Kills 5 Terrorists In Kebbi

The convoy of General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North-West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Bemgha Koughna, successfully foiled a deadly ambush orchestrated by suspected Lakurawa terrorists Group (LTG) near Mayama Hill in Kebbi State.

The GOC and his team, in a fierce gunfight, killed five terrorists and recovered large cache of arms.

A statement by Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lt.-Col. Olaniyi Osoba, said the attack occurred as the GOC’s convoy was en route to visit frontline troops deployed in the State

He said the GOC’s convoy moving through the volatile forested terrain, came under sudden and heavy fire from armed terrorists. However, in demonstration of exceptional leadership and tactical prowess, Major General Koughna and his troops responded with overwhelming firepower, neutralised five terrorists and repelled the ambush.

According to the statement, the operation not only secured the convoy but also disrupted the terrorists’ plans, delivering a strong deterrent message to insurgent groups that have been terrorising local communities in the general area.

He added that the troops, following the successful counter-ambush, conducted a meticulous sweep of the area, recovering a significant cache of weapons and intelligence materials.

Items recovered included one OJC Gun, one PKT Gun, two AK-47 Rifles and four AK-47 Magazines. Others were one Bandolier of PKT Ammunition, several rounds of 12.7mm Ammunition, a camel bag containing ₦840,000, two Mobile Phones and five Motorcycles

The statement assured that troops remained deployed and vigilant in the general area, maintaining dominance to prevent further attacks.