GOC 8 Division Storms Kebbe Communities To End Rising Lakurawa Terrorists' Attacks

The General Officer Commanding 8 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Bemgha Paul Koughna, has conducted an operational assessment visit to Kebbe LGA of Sokoto State following renewed attacks by the Lakurawa terrorist group.

The visit on Saturday was to the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Kebbe and surrounding communities, prompted by recent reports of an attack on Ungushi community in the LGA.

In response to the threat, the GOC said the Division has proactively readjusted its security architecture to prevent further terrorist infiltration and to secure vulnerable border communities between Sokoto and Kebbi States.

During the tour, Major General Koughna engaged directly with local community leaders and residents to assess the situation and listen to their concerns.

He reassured them that troops remain fully deployed, highly alert, and operationally focused on protecting lives and property in the area.

Addressing the communities, the GOC emphasized the Army’s “unwavering determination to respond swiftly and decisively to any emerging threats” and ensure terrorist elements find no safe haven in the region.

“We are here to secure you. Our troops are on the ground and ready to act. We will not allow criminals to destabilize these communities,” he said.

To sustain the operations, the GOC urged residents to remain calm and continue their lawful daily activities without panic.

He appealed for stronger cooperation with troops through prompt sharing of credible, actionable intelligence on suspicious movements or activities.

“Community support remains a critical component in detecting, disrupting, and dismantling terrorist networks before they can launch attacks,” Major General Koughna reiterated.

Security forces have intensified patrols and surveillance around Kebbe and other border communities as part of ongoing operations to degrade the Lakurawa group in the North West.