There was wild jubilation in Asarara Kaura community in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State as troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, successfully foiled a terrorist attack and recovered a large herd of rustled cattle.
Residents turned out en masse to commend the troops deployed for counter-terrorism and anti-banditry operations in the community following the swift and decisive breakthrough.
It was gathered that the success followed credible, actionable intelligence which revealed that a group of armed terrorists had infiltrated Asarara Kaura community, terrorising locals and forcibly rustling a significant number of livestock.
Acting promptly on the information, the troops rapidly mobilised to prevent the terrorists from escaping with the livestock.
The troops intercepted the fleeing terrorists along the Tambuwal-Gadaichi-Gummi Road axis. Upon sighting the advancing forces, the terrorists engaged the troops in a violent attempt to escape.
However, they were met with overwhelming firepower and tactical superiority. Unable to withstand the assault, the terrorists fled into surrounding bushes with varying degrees of gunshot wounds, abandoning the entire herd.
The successful intervention brought overwhelming relief and jubilation to residents of Asarara Kaura and surrounding communities, who trooped out in large numbers to applaud the troops for their bravery and prompt response in safeguarding lives and livelihoods.
To ensure transparency and seamless restoration of property to rightful owners, the recovered livestock is currently in secure military custody.
Arrangements have been finalised for a formal handover of the cattle to the Chairman of the Sokoto State Committee on the Recovery of Rustled Animals, who will oversee the verification and return process to affected community members.
In a related development, the Chairman of Kebbe Local Government Area, Hon. Musa Garba Kuchi, led a patrol visit to the camp where the recovered cattle are being kept, where he commended the troops and boosted their morale.
Hon. Kuchi assured that the local government will continue to support security agencies to protect lives and property, adding that he also led a team of soldiers to conduct patrols and search operations in areas suspected to be routes used by terrorists.
The Chairman was accompanied by the Secretary of the Local Government, Hon. Shamsu Shamsudeen Umar Maiakwai, Sanusi Maidamma and Mallam Ibrahim Umar Kuchi, where he reiterated the resolve of the council to stand shoulder to shoulder with security agencies until full peace is achieved in Kebbe.
He prayed to Almighty Allah (SWT) to continue to strengthen and grant victory to security operatives and restore lasting peace in Kebbe, Sokoto State and Nigeria at large.
