Troops eliminate terrorists in Kebbi, recover weapons, motorcycles
Troops eliminate terrorists in Kebbi, recover weapons, motorcycles 
From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto
Troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA In continuation of ongoing offensive operations to clear terrorist enclaves in Kebbi State, have eliminated several Lakurawa Terrorists and recovered high calibre machine guns and motor cycles during clearance operations in Arewa Dandi Local Government Area (LGA)
This was contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson of the 8 Division, Lt.-Col. Olaniyi Osoba, issued on Monday.
It said that during the operation, troops advanced through identified terrorists’ enclaves around Gumki general area in Arewa Dandi LGA of Kebbi State.
*Upon making contact within the fridges of Nigeria- Niger Borde,troops engaged the terrorist elements with superior firepower, eliminating several terrorists while others abandon their positions and flee into the deep forest.
“Troops’ follow-up operations and a thorough search of the general area led to the recovery of significant arms, ammunition,and mobility assets,l.
“They included: One PKT Machine Gun,AK 47 Rifles, large quantity of 7.62 x 54mm belted ammunition and 7.62mm Special, 4 motorcycles, 2 smart phones, the sum of Eighty Seven Thousand Naira and assorted combat and miscellaneous items
“Currently, troops maintain a strong operational posture and continue to dominate the general area to ensure the total security of surrounding communities,” the statement added.
