Security forces have neutralised several suspected terrorists and recovered firearms, ammunition, motorcycles and other items during a joint clearance operation in Gumki Forest, Kangiwa, Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State.<\/p>\n
The operation was conducted at about 6:05 a.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026, by the Kebbi State Police Command and troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Fansan Yamma.<\/p>\n
According to statements by the Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, and spokesman for the Army\u2019s 8 Division, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba, the security forces encountered terrorist elements while advancing through identified enclaves in the forest.<\/p>\n
Osoba said the troops engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, killing several of them, while others fled into the forest.<\/p>\n
A follow-up operation and search of the area led to the recovery of one PKT machine gun with 174 rounds of live ammunition, one AK-47 rifle with 14 rounds of ammunition, four motorcycles and two mobile phones.<\/p>\n
Other items recovered included N87,000 in cash, military camouflage uniforms, a pair of boots, charms and assorted combat and miscellaneous items.<\/p>\n
The police said Gumki Forest, located near the Nigeria-Niger border, is a known route used by bandits and Lakurawa elements operating in the area.<\/p>\n
Usman said the area remained relatively calm as joint operations continued to clear the forest and adjoining routes of criminal elements.<\/p>\n
The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, commended the security personnel for their gallantry and dedication to duty.<\/p>\n
Hadejia said the command would sustain coordinated and intelligence-led operations with other security agencies to tackle banditry, terrorism and other forms of criminality across the state.<\/p>\n
He also urged residents to provide security agencies with timely and credible information to support ongoing operations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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