Military Foils Bandit Attack, Recovers 147 Rustled Livestock, Nabs Two Suspects in Kano
Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Kano have foiled a bandit attack and recovered 147 rustled livestock during a coordinated operation along the Kano-Katsina border, arresting two suspected terrorists in the process.
The operation was carried out on Tuesday, July 15, following credible intelligence that armed bandits were moving stolen livestock through the Yankamaye-Rimaye axis, a known crossing route along the boundary between Kano and Katsina states.
According to the Nigerian Army, troops deployed at Forward Operating Bases (FOBs), reinforced by personnel from a Response Area, swiftly positioned themselves at strategic crossing points where they intercepted the fleeing bandits.
The troops engaged the criminals in a gun battle, overpowering them and forcing them to abandon the rustled animals before fleeing towards neighbouring Katsina State.
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The Army said two suspected terrorists were captured during the operation, while one motorcycle, 97 cattle and 50 sheep were recovered. The recovered livestock have since been returned to their rightful owners.
The operation, however, recorded a casualty as a local vigilante, Mallam Yusuf Adamu, 47, of Yanchibi Village, was killed after being caught in the crossfire.
The Nigerian Army expressed condolences to the bereaved family and the Yanchibi community over the unfortunate incident.
It added that troops have continued clearance operations in the general area to track down and apprehend the fleeing bandits.
Commending the troops, the Commander of 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Saka Jimoh, praised their alertness, professionalism and fighting spirit during the operation.
He urged them to sustain the momentum until all bandits and other criminal elements operating within the area are neutralised.
Brig.-Gen. Jimoh also appreciated residents for their continued support and encouraged members of the public to keep providing timely and credible intelligence to security agencies, stressing that community cooperation remains critical to the success of ongoing operations against banditry and other violent crimes.
By PRNigeria
