Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled a terrorist ambush in Zamfara State, rescued two abducted herders and recovered 520 livestock in Sokoto State.
The military disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Captain Tamuno Sinivie.
According to the statement, troops of Sector 2 encountered a coordinated ambush by terrorists on October 28 while conducting a fighting patrol along the Anka–Guruzu Road in Zamfara State following reports of terrorist activities in the area.
The troops responded with superior firepower, inflicting heavy casualties on the attackers, who subsequently fled in disarray.
Following the engagement, the troops secured the affected road and restored freedom of movement for commuters.
However, one soldier sustained a gunshot wound during the encounter and was promptly evacuated for medical attention. He was said to be in stable condition.
In a related operation on the same day, troops foiled an attempt by terrorists to rustle livestock and abduct herders at Takasaba Village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The statement said the troops acted on credible intelligence about terrorist activities in the area and swiftly mobilised to confront the attackers.
The terrorists were forced to flee, abandoning 520 livestock and two abducted herders.
The rescued victims were identified as Malam Sulaiman, 50, and Nasiru Sulaiman, 14. They were subsequently handed over to the Sabon Birni Local Government authorities.
The military said the operations underscored the determination of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to deny terrorists freedom of action, secure critical routes and protect vulnerable communities across the North-West.
The Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force, Major General W.B. Idris, commended the troops for their gallantry and fighting spirit, urging them to sustain the offensive against terrorist groups.
He also reassured residents of the military’s commitment to restoring peace and security across the region, while urging members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies.
