Troops of Operation CLEAN SWEEP IV have foiled an attack on construction workers at Tsatsunbe Village in Southern Kebbi State, rescuing the workers and recovering three motorcycles abandoned by the fleeing terrorists.
The troops responded swiftly to a tip-off on August 14, 2026, engaging the attackers with superior firepower and forcing them to withdraw into the bushes.
During the subsequent search of the area, troops recovered three motorcycles abandoned by the terrorists. The construction workers, who had taken cover in the bushes, were safely rescued and escorted back to their camp.
The operation highlights the troops’ continued efforts to protect civilians and critical infrastructure while denying terrorists freedom of action in Southern Kebbi State.
