Troops neutralise terrorist, arrest others in Katsina, Sokoto operations

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, OPFY, have neutralised a terrorist and arrested two others throughout separate operations performed in Katsina and Sokoto states.

This was contained in a press release by Captain Tamuno Sinivie, appearing Media Information Officer Joint Task Force, North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA and made obtainable to the DAILY POST correspondent in Kaduna.

According to the assertion, the troops additionally recovered two AK-47 rifles, one bike and ammunition throughout the operations.

“On 10 November 2026, troops of Sector 1 received credible intelligence on the presence of armed terrorists at Bada’u Gora, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, who were reportedly planning to launch attacks on members of the local community.

“Acting on the intelligence, the troops swiftly established an ambush place alongside the suspected terrorists’ route. On contact, the troops engaged the terrorists, neutralising one,” the statement said.

Items recovered during the operation include one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, six rounds of ammunition, one motorcycle and three mobile phones.

In a separate operation on 11 November 2026, troops of Sector 2 arrested two suspected terrorists during an intelligence-led operation at Bauni Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

During the operation, the troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, three rounds of ammunition and the sum of N9,760.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects, identified as Muhammadu Ali and Umaru Ali, are father and son and are allegedly affiliated with the Lakurawa terrorist group.

The statement disclosed that the suspects are currently in custody undergoing further investigation and prosecution.

It urged members of the public to support the troops by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities within their communities.