…arrests 2 bandits in Kano-Katsina border operation
KANO — Troops of the Joint Task Force, Kano, have foiled a bandit attack and prevented the rustling of livestock in the Yankamaye-Rimaye axis along the boundary between Kano and Katsina States.
The operation was carried out on Tuesday, July 15, 2026 at about 5:45pm following credible intelligence that armed bandits were moving rustled livestock around Yankamaye and Rimaye general areas.
According to a statement by the Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 3 Brigade, Major Babatunde Zubairu, troops deployed at Forward Operating Bases, FOBs, and those from a Response Area, swiftly positioned themselves at various bandit crossing points where they intercepted the fleeing bandits.
During the ensuing exchange of gunfire, the troops overwhelmed the bandits, forcing them to abandon the rustled livestock and flee in disarray towards Katsina State.
Following the operation, troops captured 2 suspected bandits and recovered 1 motorcycle, 97 cattle, and 50 sheep. The recovered cattle have been returned to their rightful owners.
Regrettably, one local vigilante, Mallam Yusuf Adamu, aged 47, from Yanchibi Village, lost his life after being caught in the crossfire.
“The Nigerian Army extends its heartfelt condolences to his family and the entire Yanchibi community over this unfortunate incident,” the statement said.
Troops have continued to exploit the general area in pursuit of the fleeing bandits.
The Commander, 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Saka Jimoh, commended the troops for their high level of alertness, professionalism and fighting spirit.
He urged them to sustain the operational tempo until all bandits and criminal elements hibernating within the area are completely neutralised.
The Commander also appreciated the continued support of law-abiding members of the public and encouraged them to sustain the provision of timely and credible information to security agencies, noting that such cooperation remains critical to the success of ongoing operations against bandits and other criminals.
Joint Task Force recovers 97 cattle, 50 sheep
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