Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA have neutralised three terrorists and recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, motorcycle and cattle during separate operations conducted in Kaduna and Zamfara State.
Captain Tamuno Sinivie Acting Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in a statement on Friday said on 29 October 2026, troops of Sector 1, while conducting a fighting patrol along the Shadow–Old Kuyello Road in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, came under attack from armed terrorists.
“Troops swiftly responded with superior firepower, successfully repelling the attack,” it said
It said troops, following decisive aggression, neutralized three terrorists and recovered one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, 3 rounds of ammunition and one motorcycle.
In another development, on 30 October 2026, troops of Sector 1 while on routine patrol, recovered 28 cows and 13 sheep from suspected cattle rustlers in Shanono town, Shanono Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
“On sighting the advancing patrol, the suspected criminals abandoned the animals and fled the area. Efforts to handover the cattle to appropriate authority is in progress.”
The statement advised the general public to continue supporting ongoing operations by providing timely and credible information to security agencies to facilitate the restoration of lasting peace and security in the North West region
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