Soldiers recover stolen livestock after ambush in Kano
Troops from the Joint Task Force in Gwarzo, led by personnel of the 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have successfully recovered 257 stolen livestock in Kano State. The operation was carried out after a distress call reported cattle rustling from Mainika village. The bandits fled and abandoned the animals following an ambush by the troops. Brigadier General Ahmad Tukur praised the troops for their bravery and thanked the local community for their support.
What happened
- Troops responded to a distress call about cattle rustling from Mainika village in Gwarzo Local Government Area.
- The Joint Task Force ambushed the fleeing bandits at Dayi village, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock.
- The recovered livestock included 135 cows, 119 sheep, one goat, and two donkeys, totaling 257 animals.
- The animals were returned to their rightful owners through local authorities.
- Brigadier General Ahmad Tukur commended the troops and emphasized ongoing surveillance to maintain security in the area.
