Troops Foil Ambush In Zamfara, Rescue 2 Herders, Recover 520 Livestock In Sokoto

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have recorded operational successes in opposition to terrorists in Zamfara and Sokoto States.

According to a press release on Thursday by the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force North-west, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Capt. Tamuno Sinivie, on October 28, 2026, troops of Sector 2, whereas on a combating patrol to clear the Anka–Guruzu street in Zamfara State following studies of terrorist actions, ran right into a coordinated ambush by terrorists positioned on each side of the street.

The troops responded with overwhelming firepower, fought via the ambush and inflicted heavy casualties on the terrorists, who withdrew in disarray.

Following the encounter, the troops dominated the affected street and restored freedom of motion for commuters. One soldier sustained a gunshot damage throughout the firefight and was evacuated for medical consideration. The soldier is alleged to be in steady situation.

In a associated growth, troops of Sector 2, additionally on October 28, foiled an try by terrorists to rustle livestock and abduct herders at Takasaba village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

Acting on credible intelligence, the troops mobilised to the world and engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to flee and abandon 520 rustled livestock and two kidnapped herders.

The rescued victims, Malam Sulaiman, 50, and Nasiru Sulaiman, 14, have been subsequently handed over to the Sabon Birni native authorities authorities.

The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General W.B. Idris, recommended the troops’ gallantry and combating spirit and urged them to maintain the offensive in opposition to the terrorists.

He reassured residents of the joint operations space of the navy’s dedication to restoring peace and safety, whereas urging members of the general public to supply well timed and credible info to safety businesses.