By Nkechi Eze
Troops of the Nigerian Army under the command of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Bemgha Koughna, have successfully foiled a deadly ambush by suspected Lakurawa terrorist group near Mayama Hill in Kebbi State.
The attack occurred as the GOC’s convoy was en route to visit frontline troops deployed in the state. According to an official statement signed by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, the convoy came under sudden and heavy fire from armed terrorists in the volatile forested terrain.
Demonstrating tactical skill and decisive leadership, Major General Koughna and his team responded with overwhelming force, neutralizing five terrorists and repelling the ambush. The operation not only secured the convoy but also disrupted the terrorists’ plans, sending a strong message of deterrence to insurgent groups operating in the region.
Following the counter-ambush, troops conducted a thorough sweep of the area, recovering a substantial cache of weapons and intelligence materials. The items recovered included one OJC Gun, one PKT Gun, two AK-47 rifles, four AK-47 magazines, one bandolier of PKT ammunition, several rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, a camel bag containing ₦840,000, two mobile phones, and five motorcycles.
Troops remain deployed and vigilant in the general area, maintaining operational dominance to prevent further attacks. The successful mission underscores the Nigerian Army’s unwavering commitment to protecting civilians and eliminating terrorist threats in the North West region.
