Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have neutralised a suspected terrorist and arrested two others, identified as a father and son, during separate operations in Katsina and Sokoto states.
The operations also led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, ammunition, a motorcycle, mobile phones and cash.
In a statement on Thursday, the Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Capt. Tamuno Sinivie, said troops of Sector 1 neutralised a terrorist during an ambush operation in Bada’u Gora, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, on November 10, 2026.
He said the troops had received credible intelligence about the presence of armed terrorists allegedly planning to attack members of the community.
Acting on the information, the soldiers established an ambush along the suspected terrorists’ route and engaged them upon contact, killing one of the armed men.
Items recovered included an AK-47 rifle, one magazine, six rounds of ammunition, a motorcycle and three mobile phones.
The statement noted that no casualty was recorded among the troops during the operation.
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In a separate operation on November 11, troops of Sector 2 arrested two suspected terrorists during an intelligence-led operation at Bauni Forest in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The suspects, identified as Muhammadu Ali and Umaru Ali, were found with an AK-47 rifle, one magazine, three rounds of ammunition and ₦9,760.
According to the military, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects are father and son and are allegedly affiliated with the Lakurawa terrorist group.
The Army said the suspects were in custody undergoing further investigation and would face prosecution.
The military reiterated its commitment to sustaining operations against terrorist groups and protecting lives and property across the North-West.
The military also urged residents to support security operations by providing timely and credible information about suspicious activities in their communities.