Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have successfully recovered a large herd of rustled cattle in Sokoto State. The recovery was made after intercepting suspected terrorists fleeing Asarara Kaura community in Kebbe Local Government Area. According to a military source, the troops acted on credible intelligence and caught up with the fleeing terrorists along the Tambuwal–Gadaichi–Gummi axis on Monday morning.
The encounter resulted in a gun battle between the terrorists and the troops, with the terrorists retreating into the surrounding bushes with gunshot wounds. The troops were able to recover the rustled cattle, which had been taken into military custody pending verification of ownership. The military source confirmed that the troops responded swiftly after receiving intelligence on the movement of the terrorists and the rustled livestock.
The recovered livestock is expected to provide relief to residents of the affected communities, where cattle rustling has continued to affect livelihoods. The operation also underscores the ongoing efforts by troops of Operation Fansan Yamma to disrupt criminal activities and recover property seized by terrorists and other criminal elements across the North-West.
Cattle rustling has been a persistent problem in the region, with many residents losing their livestock to terrorists and other criminal elements. The recovery of the rustled cattle is a significant achievement for the troops and is expected to bring some respite to the affected communities. The military source added that the cattle will be handed over to the rightful owners after proper verification.
The operation was carried out by troops of Operation Fansan Yamma, a military operation aimed at tackling insecurity in the North-West region of Nigeria. The troops have been working to disrupt the activities of terrorists and other criminal elements in the region, and the recovery of the rustled cattle is a testament to their efforts.
The incident is a reminder of the security challenges facing the region and the need for continued efforts to tackle insecurity. The recovery of the rustled cattle is a positive development and is expected to have a positive impact on the affected communities. The military has urged residents to continue to provide intelligence that will help in the fight against terrorism and other forms of criminality.
The military source familiar with the operation confirmed that the troops are committed to ensuring that the recovered livestock gets back to the affected communities. The source added that the objective of the operation is to disrupt the activities of terrorists and other criminal elements and recover property seized by them.
Key points
- Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma recovered a large herd of rustled cattle in Sokoto State.
- The recovery was made after intercepting suspected terrorists fleeing Asarara Kaura community.
- The cattle will be handed over to the rightful owners after proper verification.
