Troops ambush Lakurawa terrorists heading to attack Kebbi community, recover communication equipment

Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled an attempt by the Lakurawa Terrorist Group (LTG) to attack a community in Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

The troops, deployed for counter-terrorism and anti-banditry operations in the state, acted on credible intelligence indicating the movement of the terrorists towards Ugwan Hassan village in Dandi LGA.

The troops swiftly mobilised and laid a tactical ambush at a known crossing point near the village.

According to the source, the troops made contact with the terrorists and engaged them with superior firepower, forcing the group to abandon its mission and retreat in disarray.

The troops subsequently exploited the encounter site and recovered two motorcycles and other items believed to have been used by the terrorists for logistics and communication.

The recovered items included mobile phones, T&T communication radios and a Nigerien national identity card belonging to one of the fleeing terrorists, identified as being from the Tillabéri Region of the Niger Republic.

The recovery of the identification document further underscores the cross-border dimension of the Lakurawa threat, particularly along communities bordering the Niger Republic.

The troops have continued to dominate the general area through aggressive patrols while pursuing the fleeing terrorists.

The operation is aimed at preventing the terrorists from regrouping and ensuring the safety of residents in Dandi and neighbouring communities.