Troops of 1 Brigade under Counter-Terrorism Operation 6 have recovered more than 2,400 rustled livestock following an encounter with suspected terrorists on the outskirts of Bukkuyum Town in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources disclosed that the troops responded to a distress call at about 12:25 p.m. on June 22 regarding the movement of suspected terrorists in the area.
The sources said the troops swiftly mobilised and made contact with the terrorists, engaging them in a firefight.
According to the sources, the superior firepower of the troops forced the terrorists to flee, abandoning a large number of livestock suspected to have been rustled from communities within the area.
Items recovered during the operation included 2,423 sheep, 10 donkeys and one calf.
The sources added that efforts were ongoing to identify the rightful owners of the recovered animals and reunite them with the livestock.
They noted that the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to combat terrorism, banditry and cattle rustling in Zamfara and other parts of the North-West region.
By; Zagazola Makama
