By Stella Odueme
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised a suspected terrorist and arrested two others during separate operations in Katsina and Sokoto states.
The operations, conducted on November 10 and 11, 2026, also led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, ammunition, a motorcycle, mobile phones and cash.
The Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Capt. Tamuno Sinivie, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday.
Sinivie said troops of Sector 1, acting on credible intelligence, carried out an ambush operation at Bada'u Gora in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State on November 10.
He explained that the intelligence indicated the presence of armed terrorists allegedly planning attacks on members of the community.
According to him, the troops swiftly established an ambush along the suspected terrorists' movement route and engaged them on contact, neutralising one of the attackers.
Items recovered from the scene included an AK-47 rifle, one magazine, six rounds of ammunition, a motorcycle and three mobile phones.
He added that no casualty was recorded among the troops during the operation.
In a separate development, Sinivie said troops of Sector 2 arrested two suspected terrorists during an intelligence-led operation at Bauni Forest in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State on November 11.
The troops reportedly recovered another AK-47 rifle, one magazine, three rounds of ammunition and ₦9,760 from the suspects.
Preliminary investigations identified the suspects as Muhammadu Ali and Umaru Ali, a father and son, who were allegedly affiliated with the Lakurawa terrorist group.
The statement said the suspects remained in military custody for further investigation and prosecution.
The Joint Task Force reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating terrorist threats across its operational area and protecting lives and property.
It also urged members of the public to continue supporting security operations by providing timely and credible information about suspicious activities in their communities.