Troops rescue two kidnapped herders, get better 520 livestock in Sokoto

Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have thwarted bandits’ plan, as they rescued two herders and recovered 520 head of livestock in Sokoto State on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.

Captain Tamuno Sinivie, Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in a press release, stated on 28 October 2026, troops of Sector 2, whereas conducting a combating patrol to clear the Anka–Guruzu Road in Zamfara State following stories of terrorist actions, got here underneath a coordinated ambush by terrorists positioned on each side of the highway.

The troops responded with overwhelming firepower, courageously combating by way of the ambush and inflicting heavy casualties on the terrorists, who subsequently withdrew from the world in disarray.

It stated following the encounter, troops maintained their operational momentum, dominated the affected highway and restored freedom of motion for commuters.

“One soldier sustained a gunshot injury during the firefight and was promptly evacuated for medical attention. The soldier is currently in stable condition,” the assertion stated.

In a associated improvement, troops of Sector 2, on 28 October 2026, efficiently foiled an try by terrorists to rustle livestock and abduct herders at Takasaba Village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

It stated that, whereas performing on credible intelligence relating to terrorist actions within the space, troops swiftly mobilised to the scene and engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to flee and abandon 520 rustled livestock and two kidnapped herders.

The rescued victims, recognized as Malam Sulaiman, aged 50, and Nasiru Sulaiman, aged 14, had been subsequently handed over to the Sabon Birni Local Government authorities.

The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General WB Idris, recommended the gallantry and combating spirit of the troops and urged them to maintain the offensive towards terrorist parts.

He additionally reassured residents of the Joint Operations Area of the army’s unwavering dedication to restoring peace and safety, whereas encouraging members of the general public to proceed offering well timed and credible info to safety companies.