Troops of 17 Brigade, Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in a joint operation with the Katsina State Community Watch Corps, foiled a major livestock rustling attempt in Charanchi Local Government Area of Katsina State on Tuesday evening.
Security expert Bakatsine while posting on his verified X handle, said the operation followed an alert from residents that bandits were moving a large herd of rustled livestock through Kaddanya village.
Acting on the intelligence, the joint force laid an ambush at Sabari Reraya village and intercepted the suspects.
A brief firefight ensued, with troops deploying superior firepower. The suspects abandoned the stolen livestock and fled into nearby bushes.
The recovered livestock has been secured.
Authorities say efforts are ongoing to identify the rightful owners for return.
Troops Foil Livestock Rustling Attempt in Katsina’s Charanchi LGA



