Troops foil cattle rustling, recover over 500 cattle in Kaduna

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled a major cattle rustling operation and recovered more than 500 cattle in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The operation was conducted on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, following a distress call from residents over the activities of suspected terrorists at Rugar Mande Kurmin.

A military source told Zagazola Makama that troops immediately mobilised to the suspected withdrawal routes of the criminals and established blocking positions to prevent the rustlers from escaping with the animals.

The troops engaged the suspected terrorists from multiple positions, forcing them to withdraw in disarray and abandon the cattle.

The soldiers subsequently recovered over 500 rustled cattle from the area.

The recovered livestock were later handed over to their respective owners.

The successful operation further demonstrates the sustained efforts by troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to protect lives and property while disrupting criminal activities and denying terrorists and bandits freedom of action across the Joint Operations Area.

The military has continued to intensify patrols and other offensive operations across vulnerable communities and routes in Kaduna and other parts of the North-West.

Operation FANSAN YAMMA urged members of the public to sustain their support for the security agencies by providing timely and credible information on suspicious movements and criminal activities.

The military said such collaboration remained critical to tracking criminal elements, preventing attacks and restoring lasting peace across the Joint Operations Area.

Troops foil cattle rustling, recover over 500 cattle in Kaduna

Troops arrest two suspected Boko Haram, ISWAP logistics suppliers, recover motorcycle parts in Borno

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation HADIN KAI, in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested two suspected logistics suppliers to Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State.

The suspects were arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, following credible human intelligence on the movement of logistics items believed to be destined for terrorist elements operating in the Yunusari-Mobbar axis.

According to a military intelligence source, troops of 159 Battalion, supported by the CJTF, swiftly mobilised a fighting patrol to the Gumsa area, where they intercepted the suspected logistics consignment and arrested two civilians.

The suspects were identified as Mala Mustapha, 50, and Massa Aliyu, 40, both natives of Asaye village in Damasak, Mobbar LGA.

Preliminary investigation indicated that the suspects allegedly purchased motorcycle spare parts for terrorist elements believed to be hibernating between Yunusari and Mobbar general areas.

The operation led to the recovery of a large quantity of motorcycle components, including 50 motorcycle tyres, 10 crankshafts, 50 oil seals, 31 traffic indicators, 49 acceleration cables and 46 clutch cables.

Other items recovered included 20 spindles, 10 packs of bearings, 20 brake rods, 75 gaskets, 20 motorcycle brake shoes, 80 piston kits, 146 chains and sprockets, 11 speedometers and 15 clutch plates.

The troops also recovered piston rings, rocker arms, CDI units, shock rubbers, coils, Danpa rubbers, rectifiers, fuel taps, fuel filters, PAG valves, hand pumps and ignition keys, among other motorcycle spare parts.

Also recovered were 145 pairs of footwear, which investigators are examining as part of the suspected logistics consignment.

The security forces further recovered two Tecno Android phones, one small Tecno phone and N3,200 in cash from the suspects.

The suspects and the recovered items have been handed over to 27 Military Intelligence Regiment (27 MIR) for further investigation and appropriate action.

The latest operation underscores the increasing focus by troops on disrupting the logistics networks that sustain terrorist groups in the North-East.

By intercepting supplies before they reach terrorist hideouts, security forces are seeking to restrict the mobility and operational capacity of the insurgents operating across the border communities and remote areas of Borno.

Military sources said troops remain on alert and are sustaining intelligence-led operations against terrorist elements and their collaborators across the theatre.

The security situation in the area remains fluid, while the morale and fighting efficiency of the troops remain high, according to the military.

Troops arrest two suspected Boko Haram, ISWAP logistics suppliers, recover motorcycle parts in Borno

Troops recover 42 rustled cattle, return them to owner in Plateau

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have recovered 42 cattle rustled by suspected criminals in the Jwak Maitumbi-Sarbot general area of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that troops responded at about 1:32 p.m. on Sept. 5, 2026, following reports of sporadic shootings by suspected cattle rustlers in the area.

The troops launched a pursuit on two fronts along the suspected escape routes of the criminals.

Faced with pressure from the troops, the rustlers abandoned the cattle and fled towards the Sabon Gari general area.

The troops subsequently recovered all 42 cattle.

Further investigation established that the cattle belonged to Alhaji Hussaini Sale of Dorowa Babuje. The troops contacted him and formally handed over the 42 cattle to him.

The successful recovery underscores the troops’ continued efforts to protect rural communities and prevent cattle rustling in the area.

Troops recover 42 rustled cattle, return them to owner in Plateau