​Troops Foil Attack in Kebbi,Neutralize Lakurawa Terrorists

​KEBBI, NIGERIA — In a major breakthrough against emerging insurgent threats in the North West, the Nigerian military has successfully neutralized two notorious members of the Lakurawa terrorist group. The operational victory occurred during a high-stakes encounter in the Sabarumawa axis of Kebbi State.

​The pre-emptive strike, executed by the troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), effectively derailed a coordinated assault targeting local civilian populations.

​Intelligence-Led Ambush

​According to an official statement released on June 28, 2026, by Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer for Operation FANSAN YAMMA, the military operation hinged on actionable, time-sensitive intelligence. Secure reports indicated that the heavily armed Lakurawa faction was advancing toward the Sabarumawa community with intents to launch a devastating raid.

​Responding to the threat, elements of the Chief of Army Staff Intervention Battalion 7 mobilized rapidly. The unit established a tactical ambush along the insurgents’ projected advance corridor, effectively catching the attackers off guard.

​Heavy Gun Battle and Asset Recovery

​Upon entering the kill zone, the terrorists were engaged with overwhelming firepower. A fierce gun battle ensued, but the superior tactical positioning and combat effectiveness of the Nigerian troops quickly broke the insurgents’ lines.

• ​Casualties: Two prominent Lakurawa terrorists were confirmed killed on the spot.
• ​Retreat: The remaining faction members fled into the dense thickets of the surrounding forest, many believed to have sustained severe gunshot wounds.

​A thorough sweep and exploitation of the battleground yielded a significant cache of weapons and logistics. Military forces recovered:

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• ​AK-47 assault rifles
• ​Multiple AK-47 magazines
• ​143 rounds of live ammunition
• ​One operational motorcycle used for rapid transit

​Sustaining the Offensive

​The Lakurawa group, an aggressive armed extremist faction drawing elements across regional borders, has increasingly drawn the focus of regional security forces due to its extortionist practices and violent incursions in parts of Sokoto and Kebbi states.

​Lieutenant Colonel Danja reaffirmed that Operation FANSAN YAMMA remains unyielding in its mission to completely dismantle criminal networks and secure vulnerable communities across the North West. He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continuously feed security agencies with credible, localized information to assist ongoing counter-terrorism sweeps.

​For further context on how the military has scaled up operations against insurgents in the region, you can watch this Operation FANSAN YAMMA special report. This video provides firsthand insights into the Nigerian Army’s ongoing efforts to reclaim peaceful communities across the North West.