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From Ola Muhammad, Birnin Kebbi
The Kebbi State Police Command, in collaboration with the military, has neutralised suspected terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition during a joint clearance operation in Gumki Forest, Kangiwa.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Bashir Usman, who confirmed the operation in a statement yesterday, said the security forces engaged the terrorists at about 6:05 a.m.
He described Gumki Forest as a known route used by bandits and Lakurawa elements operating in the area.
“The operation was conducted yesterday, September 14 ,2026, at about 0605hrs. Gumki Forest is a known route used by bandits and Lakurawa elements. During the operation, the joint team successfully engaged and neutralised terrorist elements operating within the area,” Usman said.
According to him, the operatives recovered one PKT rifle with 174 rounds of live ammunition and one AK-47 rifle with 14 rounds of ammunition.
Other items recovered during the operation included a pair of military camouflage uniforms, boots, two mobile phones, charms and four motorcycles.
Usman said the area remained relatively calm, while joint operations were ongoing to further clear the forest and rid the state of criminal elements.
He said the Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadejia, commended the operatives for their gallantry and dedication to duty.
The commissioner reiterated the command’s commitment to sustaining coordinated and intelligence-led operations with other security agencies to tackle banditry, terrorism and other forms of criminality in the state.
He also urged residents to continue providing security agencies with timely and credible information that could assist the ongoing operations.
