Operatives of Operation Fansan Yamma have neutralized three suspected terrorists, alongside retrieving an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, a motorcycle, and 41 farm animals during targeted operations across Kaduna and Kano states.
The Joint Task Force North-West disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by its Acting Media Information Officer, Captain Tamuno Sinivie.
The statement said troops of Sector 1 came under attack from armed terrorists on October 29 while conducting a fighting patrol along the Shadow–Old Kuyello Road in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
It said the troops responded with superior firepower, repelled the attack and pursued the fleeing assailants, leading to the killing of three terrorists.
The troops recovered an AK-47 rifle, a magazine, three rounds of ammunition and a motorcycle. No casualty was recorded among the troops during the encounter.
In a separate operation on October 30, troops recovered 28 cows and 13 sheep from suspected cattle rustlers in Shanono town, Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State.
According to the statement, the suspects abandoned the animals and fled on sighting the advancing troops.
Efforts were ongoing to hand over the recovered livestock to the appropriate authorities.
The task force reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining operations against terrorists and other criminal elements across the North-West, urging residents to provide security agencies with timely and credible information to support efforts to restore peace and security.
What You Should Know
Security forces under the Operation Fansan Yamma joint task force successfully engaged armed criminals in Kaduna and Kano states, neutralizing threats and recovering rustled livestock.
- Positive Impact: Enhanced safety for residents and the recovery of stolen livestock provide much-needed relief to farming communities in the North-West region.
- Potential Concerns: Ongoing threats from criminal elements indicate that continued vigilance and community support remain crucial for sustained peace.
