In the early hours of Wednesday, 7 October 2026, a large contingent of suspected Lakurawa militants launched an assault on the Forward Operating Base in Maiyama Local Government Area, [Kebbi State](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kebbi_State), but troops of the [Joint Task Force, North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA](https://www.nigerianarmy.gov.ng) repelled the attack and secured the area.
What happened at the base?
The insurgents arrived on more than one hundred motorcycles, brandishing General‑Purpose Machine Guns and Rocket‑Propelled Grenades, and attempted to overrun the installation.
How did the troops respond?
Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer for the Joint Task Force, said the soldiers acted swiftly, forcing the attackers to withdraw. He stated, “The troops responded swiftly and effectively, repelling the attack and preventing the terrorists from achieving their objective.”
What was recovered?
Following the clash, security forces conducted exploitation and pursuit operations, retrieving 17 motorcycles, a PKT machine gun, an AK‑47 rifle, assorted ammunition and a communication device. Danja described the haul as a “significant setback to the terrorists’ operational capability in the area.”
What is the current security situation?
A military spokesperson confirmed that the broader area remains firmly under troop control, with aggressive patrols, clearance and dominance operations continuing to track and neutralise fleeing militants. Operation FANSAN YAMMA remains committed to protecting communities and denying terrorists freedom of movement within the Joint Operations Area.