Troops Foil Bandits’ Attack, Recover 97 Cattle, 50 Sheep in Kano

Troops of the Joint Task Force in Kano have foiled a bandits’ attack and recovered 97 cattle and 50 sheep during an operation along the Kano Katsina border.

According to the Nigerian Army, the operation followed credible intelligence that armed bandits were moving rustled livestock through the Yankamaye and Rimaye axis. Troops deployed to Forward Operating Bases and a Response Area intercepted the suspects at identified crossing points, leading to a gun battle.

The Army said the troops overpowered the bandits, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock and flee towards Katsina State. Two suspected terrorists were arrested, while one motorcycle, 97 cattle and 50 sheep were recovered. The recovered livestock has since been returned to their rightful owners.

The Army, however, confirmed that a local vigilante, Mallam Yusuf Adamu, aged 47, lost his life after being caught in the crossfire during the operation. The Nigerian Army expressed condolences to his family and the Yanchibi community.

The Commander of 3 Brigade, Brigadier General Saka Jimoh, commended the troops for their professionalism and urged them to sustain ongoing operations against bandits. He also appealed to members of the public to continue providing timely and credible intelligence to security agencies to strengthen the fight against criminal elements.