Troops neutralise 3 terrorists, recuperate arms, bike, cattle in Kaduna, Sokoto states

Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised three terrorists and recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, a motorbike and cattle throughout separate operations performed in Kaduna and Zamfara States.

Captain Tamuno Sinivie, Acting Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in an announcement on Friday, stated on 29 October 2026, troops of Sector 1, whereas conducting a preventing patrol alongside the Shadow–Old Kuyello Road in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, got here below assault from armed terrorists.

“Troops swiftly responded with superior firepower, successfully repelling the attack,” it stated.

It stated troops, following decisive aggression, neutralised three terrorists and recovered one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 journal, 3 rounds of ammunition and one bike.

In one other improvement, on 30 October 2026, troops of Sector 1, whereas on routine patrol, recovered 28 cows and 13 sheep from suspected cattle rustlers in Shanono city, Shanono Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

“On sighting the advancing patrol, the suspected criminals abandoned the animals and fled the area. Efforts to hand over the cattle to the appropriate authority are in progress.”