Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have foiled a terrorist ambush along the Anka\u2013Guruzu Road in Zamfara State, rescued two abducted herders and recovered 520 livestock in Sokoto State.\n<\/p>\n
The military disclosed that the operations, conducted on Wednesday, October 28, followed reports of terrorist activities in the affected areas.\n<\/p>\n
In Zamfara State, troops of Sector 2 came under attack while conducting a fighting patrol to clear the Anka\u2013Guruzu Road.\n<\/p>\n
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Captain Tamuno Sinivie, the terrorists launched a coordinated ambush from both sides of the road.<\/p>\n
He said the troops responded with superior firepower, inflicting heavy casualties on the attackers and forcing them to retreat.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe gallant troops responded with overwhelming firepower, courageously fighting through the ambush and inflicting heavy casualties on the terrorists, who subsequently withdrew from the area in disarray,\u201d the statement said.\n<\/p>\n
The military added that the troops subsequently secured the road and restored freedom of movement for commuters.<\/p>\n
However, a soldier sustained a gunshot injury during the encounter and was evacuated for medical attention.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThe soldier is currently in stable condition,\u201d the statement added. <\/p>\n
In a separate operation in Sokoto State, troops reportedly foiled an attempt by terrorists to rustle livestock and abduct herders in Takasaba village, Sabon Birni Local Government Area.\n<\/p>\n
The statement said the troops acted on credible intelligence about terrorist activities in the area and swiftly mobilised to confront the attackers.\n<\/p>\n
According to the military, the terrorists fled after the troops engaged them with superior firepower, abandoning 520 livestock and two abducted herders.\n<\/p>\n
The rescued victims were identified as Malam Sulaiman, 50, and Nasiru Sulaiman, 14.\n<\/p>\n
The military said the two victims were subsequently handed over to the Sabon Birni Local Government authorities.<\/p>\n
It described the operations as evidence of the troops\u2019 determination to deny terrorists freedom of action, secure critical routes and protect vulnerable communities across the North-West.\n<\/p>\n
The Theatre Commander of Operation Fansan Yamma, Major General W.B. Idris, commended the troops for their gallantry and fighting spirit.\n<\/p>\n
He urged them to sustain the offensive against terrorist groups operating in the region.\n<\/p>\n
Idris also reassured residents of the military\u2019s commitment to restoring peace and security, urging members of the public to provide timely and credible information to security agencies.\n <\/p>\n
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