Troops Recover 147 Rustled Cows, Sheep, Camels, 3 Motorcycles In Sokoto

Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA have recovered 147 rustled livestock and 3 motorcycles during a counter-terrorism operation in Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The recovery was made on Tuesday following a distress call that suspected terrorists were moving rustled animals through communities in the area, the Joint Task Force said.
Acting on the intelligence, troops laid an ambush at a known crossing point in Horo Birni village and intercepted the fleeing suspects.
According to the statement the suspects abandoned the livestock and escaped into the bush on sighting the troops, taking advantage of the difficult terrain.
A subsequent sweep of the area led to ...