GOC 8 Division Visits Kebbe Over Fresh Lakurawa Attacks, Rallies Border Communities

Major General Bemgha Paul Koughna, the General Officer Commanding of the Nigerian Army's 8 Division, conducted an operational assessment visit to the Forward Operating Base in Kebbe and surrounding communities in Sokoto State's Kebbe Local Government Area. The visit occurred due to recent reports of an attack on the Ungushi community by suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group, raising concerns about infiltration along the Sokoto-Kebbi border.

According to Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 8 Division, the visit was part of recalibrating the security architecture in the region to prevent further terrorist activity.

During the tour, Major General Koughna engaged with traditional rulers, community leaders, and residents, listening to their concerns and gathering information on the security situation in border communities. He assured the residents that troops remained fully deployed and were on high alert to respond to any threats. The General emphasized the Army's commitment to protecting lives and property in the region and highlighted the importance of continuous vigilance, rapid response, and stronger cooperation between the military and host communities to weaken terrorist capabilities.

To maintain the progress made thus far, Major General Koughna urged residents to remain calm and continue their lawful daily activities without fear. He appealed for community members to cooperate with troops by providing timely and credible intelligence on suspicious activities within their localities, emphasizing that community support is a critical component in the fight against terrorism.

The visit reinforced the 8 Division's commitment under Operation FANSAN YAMMA to secure border communities and deny criminal elements freedom of action in the North-West theatre of operations.