June 15, 2026

By Kingsley Omonobi

Kebbi State — Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have overrun Lakurawa terrorist elements in Kebbi State, recovering high-calibre weapons, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and logistics items during a clearance operation in the North-West region.

The operation, conducted on June 14, 2026, took place around the Dogon Daji general area in Dandi Local Government Area of the state.

The spokesperson of the 8 Division Nigerian Army and Sector 2 Operation Fansan Yamma, Olaniyi Osoba, said the troops engaged the terrorists in a sustained offensive, forcing them to flee their positions.