Troops of Joint Process Power North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have thwarted bandits’ plan, as they rescued two herders and recovered 520 head of farm animals in Sokoto State on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.
Captain Tamuno Sinivie, Media Data Officer, Joint Process Power (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in a commentary, mentioned on 28 October 2026, troops of Sector 2, whilst accomplishing a combating patrol to transparent the Anka–Guruzu Highway in Zamfara State following experiences of terrorist actions, got here underneath a coordinated ambush by way of terrorists situated on either side of the street.
The troops spoke back with overwhelming firepower, courageously combating during the ambush and causing heavy casualties at the terrorists, who due to this fact withdrew from the realm in disarray.
It mentioned following the come across, troops maintained their operational momentum, ruled the affected street and restored freedom of motion for commuters.
“One soldier sustained a gunshot damage right through the firefight and used to be promptly evacuated for scientific consideration. The soldier is these days in strong situation,” the commentary mentioned.
In a similar building, troops of Sector 2, on 28 October 2026, effectively foiled an try by way of terrorists to rustle farm animals and abduct herders at Takasaba Village in Sabon Birni Native Govt Space of Sokoto State.
It mentioned that, whilst performing on credible intelligence referring to terrorist actions within the house, troops rapidly mobilised to the scene and engaged the terrorists with awesome firepower, forcing them to escape and abandon 520 rustled farm animals and two kidnapped herders.
The rescued sufferers, known as Malam Sulaiman, elderly 50, and Nasiru Sulaiman, elderly 14, had been due to this fact passed over to the Sabon Birni Native Govt government.
The Theatre Commander, Joint Process Power North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Main Common WB Idris, counseled the gallantry and combating spirit of the troops and prompt them to maintain the offensive in opposition to terrorist components.
He additionally reassured citizens of the Joint Operations Space of the army’s unwavering dedication to restoring peace and safety, whilst encouraging individuals of the general public to proceed offering well timed and credible data to safety companies.