Troops neutralise bandits and recover stolen livestock in Sokoto and Katsina

Sector 2 troops, operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have eliminated several bandits and reclaimed stolen livestock in Sokoto and Katsina states.

“In Sokoto State, troops reacted quickly to a distress call that reported an attempt by the Lakurawa terrorist group to set fire to a Nigerian Immigration Service facility at Ruwa Wiri Village in Tangaza Local Government Area,” the statement read.

The forces neutralised two terrorists, while the remaining attackers fled amid the intense firefight.

During the operation, soldiers seized two AK‑47 rifles, multiple rounds of ammunition, and a motorcycle.

In a separate engagement, troops stationed in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State encountered terrorists moving with herds of stolen livestock at the Danya Bakwai settlement while on a patrol.

The soldiers engaged the attackers, compelling them to abandon the herd. Sixty‑four animals were recovered and subsequently handed over to their rightful owners at the palace of the Daddara District Head in Jibia LGA.

The statement concluded that troops remain dedicated to eradicating terrorism and banditry in the region and urged the public to continue providing credible information to security forces.