Army Strengthens Security Along Sokoto-Kebbi Border over Lakurawa Threat
The army said troops remain deployed and are working with communities to block further infiltration and protect border villages.
- On Sunday, the Nigerian Army adjusted its security architecture around Kebbe Local Government Area in Sokoto State following a Friday attack and intelligence that terrorists remained near the area.
- Major General Bemgha Paul Koughna, General Officer Commanding 8 Division, conducted an operational assessment visit to inspect the Forward Operating Base in Kebbe and review troop deployment.
- Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations Olaniyi Osoba clarified that intelligence indicated terrorists remained near Ungushi, though the Army initially reported a "renewed attack" as the visit's reason.
- During the assessment, Koughna urged residents to provide actionable intelligence on suspicious movements, emphasizing that community cooperation was critical to disrupting terrorist networks and protecting lives.
- These adjustments are part of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, an ongoing 8 Division effort to strengthen security architecture and prevent terrorist infiltration along the Sokoto-Kebbi border axis.
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Nigeria: Army Adjusts Security Architecture in Sokoto After Kebbe Attack
The Nigerian Army says it has adjusted its security architecture around Kebbe and adjoining communities after receiving intelligence that terrorists involved in Friday's attack were still close to the area.
Army adjusts security architecture in Sokoto after Kebbe attack
The Nigerian Army says it has adjusted its security architecture around Kebbe and adjoining communities after receiving intelligence that terrorists involved in Friday’s attack were still close to the area. The post Army adjusts security architecture in Sokoto after Kebbe attack appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
'No safe haven' - Army draws battle line against Lakurawa terrorists
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Army strengthens security along Sokoto-Kebbi border over Lakurawa threat
The Nigerian Army has strengthened its security operations along the Sokoto-Kebbi border axis following renewed threats linked to the Lakurawa terrorist group. The General Officer Commanding, 8 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Bemgha Paul Koughna, gave the assurance during an operational assessment visit to Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State to assess the security […] Army strengthens security along Sokoto-Kebbi border over Lakura…
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