Troops of the Nigerian Army have recovered high-calibre weapons and improvised explosive devices from the Lakurawa terrorist group following a gun battle with the insurgents in Kebbi state.
In a statement on Monday, Olaniyi Osoba, acting deputy director, army public relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army, said that the offensive took place on June 14 around the Dogon Daji general area in Dandi LGA of the state.
The operation, according to Osoba,
is part of a “sustained and decisive effort” to rid the north-west of terrorism and criminal elements.
“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,” the statement reads.
“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.”
Osoba said no soldier died or was injured during the operation.
He added that the successful operation shows the commitment of the joint task force north-west, Operation Fansan Yamma, to fighting and eliminating terrorist and bandit groups in the region.
