Other MoA event in Nigeria on Thu 19th March 2026

Troops foil terrorist attack, recover rustled livestock in Kebbi 

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of the Nigerian Army have foiled a terrorist attack in Kumchi Baba village, Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State, and recovered rustled livestock during a follow-up operation.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 10:00 a.m. on March 19 when troops of 1 Battalion (Reinforced), in collaboration with Forest Rangers, responded swiftly to reports of terrorist activities in the area.

The sources said the timely intervention of the troops forced the attackers to abandon their mission and retreat towards the Nigeria–Niger Republic border.

Reinforcements from the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kangiwa and Battalion Headquarters later linked up with the troops at Kumchi Baba, after which a deliberate offensive operation was launched towards Tukoy and Goru villages along the border.

“On sighting the advancing troops, the terrorists fled in disarray,” the source said.

He added that the troops pursued the fleeing suspects and successfully apprehended one of them in possession of 47 rustled goats.

The arrested suspect and the recovered livestock have since been moved to Birnin Kebbi for further investigation and necessary action.