Army Foils Ambush on GOC Convoy by Lakurawa Terrorists, Kills Five Terrorists

Troops of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army have foiled a deadly ambush on the convoy of the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Major General Bemgha Koughna, in Kebbi State, eliminating five suspected terrorists and recovering a cache of weapons.

The incident occurred near Mayama Hill as the GOC, who also serves as Commander Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, was en route to visit frontline troops deployed in the state.

According to a statement issued on Monday by Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, the convoy came under heavy gunfire from suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group while moving through a volatile forested area.

The statement said Major General Koughna and his troops responded swiftly with “overwhelming firepower,” neutralising five of the attackers and successfully repelling the ambush.

“The decisive response not only secured the convoy but also disrupted the terrorists’ plans, sending a strong deterrent message to insurgent groups operating in the area,” the statement said.

Following the counter-ambush, troops conducted a sweep of the area and recovered one OJC gun, one PKT gun, two AK-47 rifles, four AK-47 magazines, a bandolier of PKT ammunition, several rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, a camel bag containing ₦840,000, two mobile phones and five motorcycles.

The Army said troops remain deployed in the area to maintain operational dominance and prevent further attacks.