{"id":193989,"date":"2026-02-08T11:53:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T10:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/troops-overpower-terrorists-in-katsina-recover-529-animals"},"modified":"2026-02-08T13:01:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T12:01:38","slug":"troops-overpower-terrorists-in-katsina-recover-529-animals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/troops-overpower-terrorists-in-katsina-recover-529-animals","title":{"rendered":"Troops Overpower Terrorists in Katsina Recover 529 Animals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Nigerian troops, under 17 Brigade, Katsina, have recovered 529 rustled livestock following a fierce gun battle with suspected terrorists in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina.<\/p>\n<p>Capt. Abayomi Adisa, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 17 Brigade Nigerian Army, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Katsina.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the operation carried out by the troops of Forward Operation Base, FOB, Malumfashi, was a major success.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cActing on credible intelligence about terrorist activities around Kasuwan Sabo, Kafur LGA, the troops were led by the Commanding Officer of FOB Malumfashi, Lt,-Col. M.M. Isa.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMilitary sources disclosed that the operation, conducted on Feb. 7, 2026, targeted terrorists believed to have infiltrated the state from neighbouring Zamfara.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe criminals were allegedly led by Idi Abasu Aiki, suspected to be the younger brother of notorious bandit leader Ado Aliero,\u201d Adisa revealed added.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, upon sighting the advancing troops, the terrorists opened fire, prompting a fierce exchange of gunfire.<\/p>\n<p>He added, \u201cHowever, the troops responded with superior firepower, forcing the assailants to retreat into nearby bushes while abandoning part of the stolen livestock.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe soldiers immediately embarked on a hot pursuit, catching up with the fleeing terrorists between Burdugau and Unguwan Matau villages in Malumfashi LGA, where the criminals were compelled to abandon all remaining rustled animals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter an extensive sweep of the area, the troops successfully recovered 529 livestock, including 290 cows, 238 sheep, and one donkey, as well as one motorcycle.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Adisa further explained that fourteen cows were, however, killed during the exchange of fire after the terrorists reportedly used them as shields.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, he said that the operation recorded no casualties among the troops, highlighting their professionalism and combat effectiveness.<\/p>\n<p>He said, \u201cThe recovered animals were subsequently handed over to the relevant authorities for proper identification and return to their rightful owners.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe exercise was supervised by the Chairman of Kafur LGA, Suraju Nature, alongside the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Superintendent of Police Aminu Salihu.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCommending the troops, the General Officer Commanding 8-Division and Commander, Sector 2 Joint Task Force (North-West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Maj,-Gen. Paul Koughna, praised their gallantry and professionalism.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to Adisa, Koughna reassured residents of their unwavering commitment to sustaining aggressive operations against criminal elements within the Division\u2019s Area of Responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>He further stated that troops of FOB Malumfashi have since continued aggressive patrols in the area to deny terrorists freedom of action and ensure lasting security.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Nigerian troops, under 17 Brigade, Katsina, have recovered 529 rustled livestock following a fierce gun battle with suspected terrorists in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina. Capt. Abayomi Adisa, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 17 Brigade Nigerian Army, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Katsina. 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