Troops have recovered a large cache of high-calibre weapons, rocket-propelled grenades and improvised explosive devices after routing suspected Lakurawa terrorists during a major offensive in Kebbi State.
The operation was conducted by troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, on June 14, 2026, around the Dogon Daji general area of Dandi Local Government Area, according to a statement issued on Monday by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army and Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba.
Osoba said the troops brought overwhelming firepower to bear on the terrorists during the encounter, forcing them to abandon their positions and flee.
“In a sustained and decisive effort to rid the North-West region of terrorism and criminal elements, troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA conducted a successful offensive operation against the Lakurawa Terrorist Group in the Dogon Daji general area of Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State,” he said.
He added that the troops maintained aggressive pressure on the fleeing terrorists, leading to the recovery of a significant cache of weapons, explosives and other operational equipment.
“During the operation, the gallant troops brought superior firepower to bear on the terrorists, decisively overwhelming them and forcing them to flee. A follow-on aggressive pursuit along the terrorists’ withdrawal routes led to the recovery of a large cache of arms, explosives and logistics equipment abandoned by the fleeing elements,” Osoba stated.
According to him, items recovered from the terrorists’ camp included rocket-propelled grenade launch tubes, several rocket-propelled grenade warheads, multiple improvised explosive devices, two motorcycles used by the terrorists for mobility, battery chargers and other personal belongings.
“The items recovered from the terrorists’ camp included RPG launch tubes, several rocket-propelled grenade warheads, multiple improvised explosive devices, two motorcycles utilized by the terrorists for mobility, battery chargers and various personal belongings,” he said.
Osoba noted that the troops emerged from the operation without casualties, describing the mission as another significant milestone in ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist and bandit networks across the North-West.
“The troops emerged from the engagement unscathed, with zero casualties recorded. This operational success underscores the unwavering commitment of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, to dismantling terrorist and bandit networks across the region,” he said.
He reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s determination to sustain offensive operations against criminal elements threatening peace and security in the region.
“The Nigerian Army remains resolute in sustaining offensive pressure on these criminal elements, denying them freedom of action and disrupting their nefarious activities in order to ensure the safety and security of law-abiding citizens,” Osoba added.
The latest operation forms part of ongoing military efforts to neutralise terrorist groups and restore lasting peace across the North-West zone.
