Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have successfully repelled an attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists and recovered rocket-propelled grenade launchers, explosives, and other equipment during a clearance operation in Kebbi State.
Operation Details
An operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday revealed that the operation was conducted by troops of the 8 Division under Sector 2. The report stated that the troops made contact with the terrorists around Dogon Daji in Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi on Sunday during an offensive operation.
Engagement and Outcome
According to the report, the terrorists engaged the troops in a firefight but were overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the military and forced to flee the area. The troops subsequently pursued the fleeing terrorists and conducted exploitation operations in the area.
Items recovered during the operation include rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) launch tubes, rocket-propelled grenades, several improvised explosive devices, two motorcycles, a charger, and other personal belongings abandoned by the terrorists. No casualties were recorded among the troops during the operation.
Ongoing Efforts
The operation forms part of ongoing efforts by Operation Fansan Yamma to dismantle terrorist and bandit networks operating across the North-West region. Sustained offensive operations have continued to deny criminal elements freedom of action while disrupting their activities and logistics networks.
The report added that troops remain on the offensive and are maintaining pressure on terrorist groups across the theatre of operations. Further operations are ongoing to track down the fleeing terrorists and consolidate gains recorded in the area.
