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Troops Repel Terrorist Ambush in Zamfara, Rescue Two Herders, Recover 520 Livestock in Sokoto
Troops Repel Terrorist Ambush in Zamfara, Rescue Two Herders, Recover 520 Livestock in Sokoto
Troops fought through a coordinated terrorist ambush on the Anka–Guruzu Road in Zamfara, inflicting casualties on the attackers.
One soldier sustained a gunshot injury during the encounter and is receiving medical care.
Military personnel foiled a livestock rustling and abduction attempt in Sokoto, rescuing two herders and recovering 520 animals.
The rescued victims, aged 50 and 14, were handed over to the Sabon Birni Local Government authorities.
October 29, () – Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have repelled a terrorist ambush in Zamfara State and rescued two abducted herders, while recovering 520 livestock from suspected terrorists in Sokoto State.
The operations, conducted on Tuesday, October 28, 2026, were part of ongoing military efforts to combat terrorism, prevent livestock rustling, secure major routes and protect vulnerable communities across the North-West.
In Zamfara, troops of Sector 2 came under attack while conducting a fighting patrol along the Anka–Guruzu Road following reports of terrorist activities in the area.
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According to a statement signed on Wednesday by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Captain Tamuno Sinivie, the terrorists launched a coordinated ambush from both sides of the road.
The troops responded with superior firepower, fought through the ambush and inflicted heavy casualties on the attackers, who subsequently withdrew in disarray.
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Following the engagement, the troops maintained their presence in the area, secured the affected route and restored freedom of movement for commuters.
One soldier sustained a gunshot injury during the firefight and was promptly evacuated for medical attention. The military said the soldier was in stable condition.
Troops Foil Abduction, Livestock Rustling in Sokoto
In a related operation, troops of Sector 2 foiled an attempt by suspected terrorists to rustle livestock and abduct herders at Takasaba Village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The troops, acting on credible intelligence about terrorist activities in the area, swiftly mobilised to confront the assailants. They engaged the attackers with superior firepower, forcing them to flee and abandon the 520 livestock and two herders they had abducted.
The rescued victims were identified as Malam Sulaiman, 50, and Nasiru Sulaiman, 14.
The military said the two herders were subsequently handed over to the Sabon Birni Local Government authorities.
The operation prevented the suspected terrorists from escaping with the livestock and victims, while the recovered animals were secured.
Military Vows to Sustain Offensive
The Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General W.B. Idris, commended the troops for their gallantry and fighting spirit during the operations.
Idris urged the troops to sustain the offensive against terrorist elements operating across the joint operations area. He also reassured residents of the military’s commitment to restoring peace and security in the North-West, while urging members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies.
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