RismadarVoice Reporters
October 29, 2026
Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have repelled an ambush by suspected terrorists in Zamfara State and rescued two abducted herders during a separate operation in Sokoto State.
The military also announced the recovery of 520 livestock allegedly stolen by armed groups during the operations conducted on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
The Media Information Officer of Operation Fansan Yamma, Captain Tamuno Sinivie, disclosed the developments in a statement issued on Wednesday.
According to Sinivie, troops of Sector 2 came under attack while conducting a fighting patrol along the Anka–Guruzu Road in Zamfara State following intelligence reports of terrorist activities.
He explained that the attackers positioned themselves on both sides of the road before launching a coordinated ambush against the soldiers.
The troops reportedly returned fire, forcing the attackers to withdraw from the area.
The military claimed that several terrorists suffered casualties during the exchange, although it did not disclose the number of those killed or injured.
One soldier sustained a gunshot wound during the encounter and was evacuated for medical treatment.
Sinivie confirmed that the injured soldier was in stable condition.
Following the confrontation, troops reportedly secured the affected road and restored movement for commuters.
In a separate operation at Takasaba village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, troops intercepted suspected terrorists attempting to rustle livestock and abduct herders.
Acting on intelligence, the soldiers moved to the location and engaged the armed men, who reportedly fled and abandoned 520 livestock and two abducted persons.
The rescued victims were identified as Malam Sulaiman, 50, and Nasiru Sulaiman, 14.
According to the military, both victims were subsequently handed over to the Sabon Birni Local Government authorities.
The Theatre Commander of Operation Fansan Yamma, Major General W. B. Idris, commended the troops for their response to the attacks and urged them to sustain operations against armed groups in the North-West.
Idris reaffirmed the military’s commitment to protecting communities, securing major routes and preventing further attacks on residents.
He also encouraged members of the public to provide timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations.
The military did not announce any arrests in connection with the two incidents or provide independently verified casualty figures for the suspected attackers.
