Nigerian soldiers kill two suspected terrorists, recover arms in Kebbi

Nigerian soldiers have eliminated two suspected Lakurawa terrorists and seized weapons during a counter-terrorism operation in Kebbi State. The operation took place on June 27 in the Sabarumawa area, part of the ongoing efforts by Operation Fansan Yamma to dismantle terrorist networks in the North-West region.

Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer for Operation Fansan Yamma, stated that troops acted on intelligence indicating the terrorists were preparing to attack the Sabarumawa community. Forces from the Chief of Army Staff Intervention Battalion 7 were deployed and set up a tactical ambush along a suspected terrorist route.

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As the terrorists approached the ambush position, the troops engaged them with overwhelming firepower, resulting in a fierce gun battle.

According to Danja, the troops engaged the approaching terrorists with overwhelming firepower, leading to a fierce gun battle. The soldiers overpowered the militants, killing two, while others escaped into the nearby forest. A subsequent search of the area resulted in the recovery of abandoned weapons and ammunition, including AK-47 rifles, magazines, 143 rounds of ammunition, and a motorcycle.

Danja emphasized that this operation is part of sustained offensives aimed at disrupting the operational freedom of terrorists and other criminal groups in the North-West. He urged residents to continue providing timely and credible intelligence to security agencies to bolster ongoing counter-terrorism efforts.

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The military spokesman also urged residents to continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible intelligence to enhance ongoing counter-terrorism operations.