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SAA event in Nigeria on Wed 28th October 2026

28th October 2026

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Troops Thwart Terrorist Ambush in Zamfara, Rescue Two Abducted Herders, Recover 520 Livestock in Sokoto

By: Zagazola Makama

[...] In a related operation, troops of Sector 2 successfully foiled an attempt by terrorists to rustle livestock and abduct herders at Takasaba Village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

The operation was conducted on October 28 following credible intelligence regarding terrorist activities in the area. Troops swiftly mobilised to the location and engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to flee and abandon the livestock and abducted victims.

The operation resulted in the recovery of 520 livestock and the rescue of two abducted herders. The rescued victims were identified as Malam Sulaiman, 50, and Nasiru Sulaiman, 14. They were subsequently handed over to the Sabon Birni Local Government authorities.

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