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Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA foil bandits’ attack, recover rustled animals in Sokoto
Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA foil bandits’ attack, recover rustled animals in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with other security agencies, have foiled an early morning attack by armed bandits on Gandu Village in Wamako Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Feb. 1, 2026, at about 4:00 a.m., when a large group of bandits armed with sophisticated weapons invaded the community, firing sporadically.
The sources said troops from a nearby Army Forward Operating Base (FOB) and tactical teams were immediately deployed to block entry and exit routes to the village, while combing the area for suspects.
“Two suspects, identified as Aliyu Abubakar and Malam Garba, were arrested in possession of two rustled cows and a pickup vehicle,” the source said, adding that all neighbouring units have been alerted to watch out for fleeing bandits.
Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA foil bandits’ attack, recover rustled animals in Sokoto