Troops of Sector 2 of Operation Fansan Yamma have overrun Lakurawa terrorist elements in Kebbi State, recovering high-calibre weapons, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and other logistics items during a clearance operation.
The operation, carried out on Monday June 14, 2026, targeted terrorist hideouts around the Dogon Daji general area in Dandi Local Government Area of the state.
According to the spokesperson of the 8 Division Nigerian Army and Sector 2 Operation Fansan Yamma, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, troops engaged the terrorists in a sustained offensive, forcing them to abandon their positions and flee.
He said the soldiers pursued the fleeing criminals along their withdrawal routes, leading to the recovery of a cache of weapons and equipment left behind.
Items recovered during the operation included rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) launch tubes, several RPG warheads, improvised explosive devices, two motorcycles used for mobility, battery chargers and other personal belongings.
Osoba disclosed that no casualties were recorded among the troops during the operation.
He noted that the successful operation highlights the commitment of the Joint Task Force North West under Operation Fansan Yamma to dismantling terrorist and bandit networks across the region.
The Army spokesperson added that troops would continue to sustain offensive operations aimed at denying criminal groups freedom of action and ensuring the safety and security of law-abiding residents in affected communities.
