The Joint Task Force (JTF) Gwarzo, led by troops of 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, with an operational base in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, has successfully foiled an attempted cattle rustling attack at Mainika village in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State.
Spokesperson of the 3 Brigade, Babatunde Zubairu, said the bandits suffered heavy casualties during the engagement.
Zubairu, in a statement made available to reporters, also said the troops recovered 257 livestock and have since been handed over to the rightful owners through the local authorities.
According to him, “In the early hours of 1 March 2026, at about 0657 hours, the JTF troops in response to a distress call swiftly deployed to a suspected bandit route and successfully ambushed and engaged a group of armed bandits at Dayi village, who had earlier rustled cattle from Mainika village.
“The bandits, on encountering the Joint Task Force JTF troops, fled in disarray towards Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, abandoning the rustled animals, which were successfully recovered by the troops. The recovered livestock, comprising 135 cows, 119 sheep, 1 goat, and 2 donkeys, totalling 257 livestock, have since been handed over to the rightful owners through the local authorities. While the bandits suffered heavy casualties during the engagement,” Zubairu said.
The Commander 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Ahmad Tukur, has commended the bravery, gallantry and vigilance of the troops, whose morale and fighting spirit remain high.
He also appreciated the continued support of the local community in providing vital information leading to the success of the operation.
The Commander mandated the task force to continue intensifying efforts to secure the area and ensure the safety of lives and property.
