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 against terrorists in Zamfara and Sokoto States.

According to a statement 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, while on a fighting patrol to clear the Anka–Guruzu road in Zamfara State following reports of terrorist activities, ran into a coordinated ambush by terrorists positioned on both sides of the road.

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

Following the encounter, the troops dominated the affected road and restored freedom of movement for commuters. One soldier sustained a gunshot injury during the firefight and was evacuated for medical attention. The soldier is said to be in stable condition.

In a related development, troops of Sector 2, also on October 28, foiled an attempt 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 area and engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to flee and abandon 520 rustled livestock and two abducted herders.

The rescued victims, Malam Sulaiman, 50, and Nasiru Sulaiman, 14, were subsequently handed over to the Sabon Birni local government authorities.

The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General W.B. Idris, commended the troops’ gallantry and fighting spirit and urged them to sustain the offensive against the terrorists.

He reassured residents of the joint operations area of the military’s commitment to restoring peace and security, while urging members of the public to provide timely and credible information to security agencies.