Troops Neutralise Three Suspected Terrorists, Recover Arms and Livestock in Kaduna, Sokoto

By Sabiu Abdullahi

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised three suspected terrorists and recovered weapons, ammunition, a motorcycle and livestock during separate operations in Kaduna and Sokoto states.

The Acting Media Information Officer of the task force, Captain Tamuno Sinivie, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday.

According to the statement, troops of Sector 1 came under attack from armed men while conducting a fighting patrol along the Shadow–Old Kuyello Road in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State on October 29, 2026.

The troops reportedly responded with superior firepower, repelled the attack and neutralised three of the suspected terrorists.

Items recovered from the scene included an AK-47 rifle, one magazine, three rounds of ammunition and a motorcycle.

Troops recover 41 livestock in Sokoto

In a separate operation on October 30, troops conducting a routine patrol in Shanono town, Shanono Local Government Area of Sokoto State, recovered 28 cows and 13 sheep suspected to have been abandoned by cattle rustlers.

The statement said the suspected criminals fled after sighting the advancing troops, leaving the animals behind.

It added that arrangements were underway to hand over the recovered livestock to theq appropriate authorities.

The task force urged members of the public to support ongoing security operations by providing timely and credible information to security agencies.

It said public cooperation remained important to efforts aimed at restoring lasting peace and security across the North-West region.

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