Troops conducting separate offensive operations in Kebbi and Niger states have disrupted terrorist activities, neutralised two terrorists and recovered firearms, ammunition, motorcycles and other items.
In Kebbi State, troops of Sector 2 launched an offensive operation against suspected terrorist enclaves around Gumki in Arewa Dandi Local Government Area.
The operation, conducted at about 3 a.m. on September 14, 2026, involved troops of 1 Battalion, who moved against suspected terrorist positions in the Gumki general area.
According to security sources, the troops made contact with the terrorists, resulting in a firefight. The terrorists subsequently withdrew towards the fringes of the Nigeria-Niger border, allowing the troops to search and exploit their abandoned positions.
The soldiers recovered one AK-47 rifle with an additional magazine, one PKT machine-gun magazine, 187 rounds of 7.62mm x 54 PKT ammunition and 14 rounds of 7.62mm x 39mm special ammunition.
Other items recovered included four motorcycles, two mobile phones, combat kits, assorted charms and ₦87,000 in cash.
Meanwhile, in Niger State, troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD neutralised two terrorists during a fighting patrol in Borgu Local Government Area.
The encounter occurred at about 8:55 a.m. on September 14, when troops of Civilian Intervention Battalion XVI, conducting a patrol from Dekara towards the Gidan Zana and Sabon Gida general areas, encountered the terrorists.
The troops engaged the terrorists in a firefight and neutralised two of them.
A subsequent search of the area led to the recovery of one HK 21 machine gun and 15 belted rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition.
The operations form part of sustained efforts by security forces to dismantle terrorist enclaves, disrupt their activities and restrict the movement of armed groups across vulnerable communities and key routes.
Troops are continuing offensive and clearance operations in the affected areas while maintaining surveillance along the Nigeria-Niger border axis and other vulnerable locations to prevent terrorist elements from regrouping or returning to previously cleared positions.
