Troops raid suspected terrorist hideouts near Nigeria-Niger border

Troops of Sector 2 person raided suspected violent hideouts astir Gumki successful Arewa Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State, forcing the terrorists to retreat towards the Nigeria-Niger border.

The cognition was carried retired successful the aboriginal hours of September 14, 2026, erstwhile troops from 1 Battalion moved into the Gumki country pursuing accusation astir suspected violent camps.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama, a information expert, that the troops engaged the terrorists successful a weapon conflict during the operation.

“Unable to withstand the troops’ offensive, the terrorists reportedly withdrew from the area, allowing the troops to exploit the determination and retrieve weapons, ammunition and different items,” helium shared.

The troops recovered 1 AK-47 firearm with an other magazine, 1 PKT machine-gun magazine, 187 rounds of 7.62mm x 54 PKT ammunition and 14 rounds of 7.62mm x 39mm peculiar ammunition.

“Troops besides recovered 4 motorcycles, 2 mobile phones, combat kits, assorted charms and the sum of ₦87,000,” helium added.

The cognition is portion of ongoing efforts by information forces to destruct ...