The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Bemgha Koughna, on Sunday escaped an ambush by suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group near Mayama Hill in Kebbi State. This was disclosed in a statement issued by an acting spokesperson for the 8 Division, Olaniyi Osoba, a lieutenant colonel. According to the statement, the incident occurred when Mr Koughna’s convoy was en route to visit frontline troops deployed in the state. The GOC, a major general, also doubles as the commander, sector 2 of Operation Fansan Yamma, a joint task force in the North-west. The convoy reportedly came under heavy gunfire as it moved through a forested and volatile stretch of terrain. Troops accompanying the senior officer swiftly returned fire, engaging the attackers in...