Troops repel bandits’ attack along Sokoto–Gusau road, rescue civilian

Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed several suspected bandits and rescued a civilian after repelling an attack along the Sokoto–Gusau road in Zamfara State.

Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, disclosed the development on Monday in a post via his X handle.

The attack occurred around 11:15 a.m. on November 1, 2026, near Kuka Mairaho village along the Sokoto–Gusau Main Supply Route.

Security sources said troops deployed at Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) Fangaltama and Gidan Kano were alerted to gunshots around the village.

The troops immediately mobilised to the area and engaged the attackers, killing several of them and forcing others to retreat.

After the engagement, the troops conducted a search of the surrounding area and rescued a civilian.

The rescued person is currently in military custody for further action.

The troops have continued security operations along the Sokoto–Gusau road and in surrounding communities.