Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled a cattle rustling operation and recovered more than 500 cattle during a swift response operation in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
According to Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel ALIYU DANJ A, the operation was conducted on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, following a distress call from residents over an ongoing cattle rustling incident at Rugar Mande Kurmin.
Acting on the report, troops swiftly mobilised to suspected withdrawal routes used by the terrorists and established blocking positions to prevent their escape.
The troops subsequently engaged the terrorists from multiple positions, forcing them to withdraw in disarray and abandon the rustled cattle.
The recovered cattle were subsequently handed over to their respective owners.
The military said the successful operation further demonstrated the commitment of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to protecting lives and property while disrupting criminal activities and denying terrorists and other criminal elements freedom of action across the Joint Operations Area.
The operation also highlights the importance of timely information from local communities in supporting security operations and preventing criminal activities.
Operation FANSAN YAMMA urged members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information to security agencies to support ongoing efforts to eradicate terrorist and criminal elements across the Joint Operations Area.
