Troops rescue two herdsmen, recover 520 stolen animals in Sokoto

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued two herdsmen and recovered 520 stolen animals following a foiled cattle rustling and kidnapping attempt in Takasaba, Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

The operation was carried out on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, after troops received intelligence about the activities of suspected terrorists in the area.

The operation’s spokesperson, Captain Tamuno Sinivie, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday.

According to the statement, the troops engaged the assailants in a gun battle, forcing them to flee and abandon the stolen animals and their captives.

The rescued victims were identified as 50-year-old Malam Sulaiman and 14-year-old Nasiru Sulaiman.

The statement added that the two victims were subsequently handed over to the authorities of Sabon Birni Local Government Area.

The Commander of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General W.B. Idris, commended the troops and urged them to sustain their security operations.

He also called on members of the public to provide credible and timely information to security agencies to support ongoing efforts to combat criminal activities in the region.