Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma have eliminated two suspected bandits while recovering weapons, ammunition and other items, as well as rustled livestock in Kaduna.
Media Information Officer, Lt-Col. Aliyu Danja in a statement issued Monday said on 20 June, 2026, troops responded swiftly to credible intelligence on cattle rustling activities in a community within Kaduna State.
He said: “The troops made contact with the fleeing criminals and engaged them in a firefight, neutralising two suspected bandits while recovering weapons, ammunition and other items, as well as rustled livestock.
“The prompt intervention disrupted the criminal operation and enabled the recovery of the stolen animals. Regrettably, one civilian lost his life during the incident as a result of the bandits’ actions.”
In another successful operation conducted on 20 June 2026, Danja revealed that the troops intercepted two suspected bandits during a night patrol.
He added that thorough examination of the suspects revealed incriminating digital materials linking the suspects to terrorist and bandit activities.
Danja noted that the suspects are currently in custody and undergoing further investigation.
He added: “Similarly, on 21 June 2026, troops conducting a fighting patrol encountered armed criminals who came under pressure and retreated into the surrounding bush.
“Maintaining aggressive pursuit, the troops successfully apprehended two suspected bandit scouts and recovered motorcycles, communication devices containing incriminating evidence.”
Danja said preliminary findings indicated the suspects’ involvement in criminal activities, while investigations are ongoing.
In a separate development on the same day, he disclosed that troops responded promptly to a civil disturbance at Mararraba community in Kaduna State, following the tragic mob killing of a female suspect accused of child trafficking.
Danja stressed that the violent crowd subsequently attempted to attack public infrastructure and obstruct a major highway before the timely arrival of security forces.
He said the troops swiftly restored law and order, dispersed the mob, secured critical facilities and ensured the uninterrupted movement of commuters while maintaining a visible presence to prevent any further breakdown of public order.