Nigerian troops kill two terrorists, seize arms in Kebbi

Nigerian military forces killed two suspected terrorists and seized a cache of weapons in Kebbi State on Saturday, June 27, thwarting a planned attack on a local community. The operation was conducted by troops from Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West, known as Operation Fansan Yamma.

Acting on credible intelligence indicating an imminent assault on the Sabarumawa community, personnel from the Chief of Army Staff Intervention Battalion 7 swiftly mobilized to the area. They established a tactical ambush along the suspected route of the terrorist group, identified as Lakurawa. As the suspects approached the position, troops engaged them with overwhelming firepower, resulting in a fierce gun battle. The military's superior firepower forced the terrorists into disarray, according to a statement from the operation's Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja.

Two of the terrorists were killed in the exchange, while other members of the group fled into the surrounding forest. A subsequent search of the area led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, two AK-47 magazines, 143 rounds of ammunition, and one motorcycle.

Lieutenant Colonel Danja, who detailed the...