OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: TROOPS OVERWHELM LAKURAWA TERRORISTS IN KEBBI STATE, RECOVER HEAVY CALIBRE WEAPONS AND IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

 OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: TROOPS OVERWHELM LAKURAWA TERRORISTS IN KEBBI STATE, RECOVER HEAVY CALIBRE WEAPONS  AND IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES

Troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA operating in Kebbi State   have recovered massive high calibre weapons and improvised explosive devices In a sustained and decisive effort to rid the North-West region of terrorism and criminal elements,

 

The successful offensive operation,  took place on 14 June 2026 around the Dogon Daji general area in Dandi Local Government Area of the State. During the  operation,the gallant troops brought superior firepower to bear on the Lakurawa Terrorist Group, decisively overwhelming the terrorists 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. 

Items recovered from the terrorists camp included Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) launch tubes, Several Rocket-Propelled Grenades (Warheads), 

Multiple Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), 2  motorcycles utilized by the terrorists for mobility and battery chargers and various personal belongings. The troops emerged from the engagement unscathed, with zero casualties recorded. 

The 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. The Nigerian Army remains resolute in sustaining offensive pressure on these criminal elements, denying them freedom of action and disrupting their nefarious activities to ensure the safety and security of law-abiding citizens.

OLANIYI OSOBA

Lieutenant Colonel 

Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations

8 Division Nigerian Army / Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA