Troops Neutralise Three Terrorists, Recover Arms, Motorcycle and Cattle in Kaduna and Sokoto
Nigerian troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have neutralised three suspected terrorists in Kaduna State and recovered stolen livestock in Sokoto State during separate security operations.
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised three suspected terrorists and recovered weapons, ammunition, a motorcycle and livestock during separate operations in Kaduna and Sokoto states. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday, October 30, 2026, by Captain Tamuno Sinivie, the Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force. The operations form part of ongoing military efforts to tackle terrorism, armed attacks and criminal activities across Nigeria’s North-West region.
According to the statement, on October 29, troops of Sector 1 were conducting a fighting patrol along the Shadow–Old Kuyello Road in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State when armed terrorists reportedly attacked them. The soldiers quickly responded with superior firepower, successfully repelling the attack. During the encounter, three suspected terrorists were neutralised. The troops subsequently recovered an AK-47 rifle, one magazine, three rounds of ammunition and a motorcycle believed to have been used by the armed criminals.
In a separate operation on October 30, troops conducting a routine patrol in Shanono town, Shanono Local Government Area of Sokoto State, recovered 28 cows and 13 sheep from suspected cattle rustlers. According to the military, the suspected criminals abandoned the animals and fled after noticing the approaching soldiers. The recovered livestock were secured, while arrangements were being made to hand them over to the appropriate authorities for further action.
The Joint Task Force reaffirmed its commitment to restoring peace and security across the North-West region, particularly in communities affected by terrorism, banditry and cattle rustling. The military also urged residents to continue cooperating with security agencies by providing timely and credible information about suspicious activities and criminal movements. The latest operations highlight ongoing efforts by Nigerian security forces to disrupt armed criminal networks, recover stolen property and improve safety in affected communities.
