{"id":6946,"date":"2026-06-15T13:02:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T13:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/?p=6946"},"modified":"2026-06-15T13:02:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T13:02:44","slug":"troops-repel-lakurawa-terrorists-recover-arms-in-kebbi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/index.php\/2026\/06\/15\/troops-repel-lakurawa-terrorists-recover-arms-in-kebbi\/","title":{"rendered":"Troops repel Lakurawa terrorists, recover arms in Kebbi"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have repelled an attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists and recovered rocket-propelled grenade launchers, explosives and other items during a clearance operation in Kebbi State.<br \/><br \/>According to a military report released on Monday, the operation was carried out by troops of the 8 Division under Sector 2 around Dogon Daji in Dandi Local Government Area on Sunday.<br \/><br \/>The report said the troops encountered the suspected terrorists during an offensive operation, leading to a firefight in which the assailants were overwhelmed by the military\u2019s superior firepower and forced to flee.<br \/><br \/>Following the encounter, troops pursued the fleeing suspects and carried out exploitation operations in the area.<br \/><br \/>Items recovered during the operation included rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) launch tubes, rocket-propelled grenades, several improvised explosive devices (IEDs), two motorcycles, a charger and other personal belongings allegedly abandoned by the terrorists.<br \/><br \/>The military said no casualties were recorded among the troops during the operation.<br \/><br \/>It added that the mission formed part of ongoing efforts by Operation Fansan Yamma to dismantle terrorist and bandit networks operating across the North-West.<br \/><br \/>According to the report, sustained offensive operations have continued to disrupt the activities and logistics of criminal groups, while further operations are underway to track down the fleeing suspects and consolidate gains recorded in the area.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have repelled an attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists and recovered rocket-propelled grenade launchers, explosives and other items during a clearance operation in Kebbi State. 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