Troops Ambush Terrorists in Katsina, Kill One, Recover AK-47 Rifle and Motorcycle
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army's 17 Brigade have neutralised a suspected terrorist during an ambush operation in Yar Santa Gora, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The operation was conducted at about 5:40 p.m. on November 10, 2026, by troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gora, who laid an ambush along a suspected terrorist crossing point.
Security sources said the troops engaged the terrorists, killing one while others fled into the surrounding area under pressure from the ambush team.
Items recovered from the fleeing criminal group included one AK-47 rifle, five magazines, 90 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one motorcycle, three mobile phones and a handbag.
The successful operation represents another setback for armed criminal elements operating within the Malumfashi axis and underscores the importance of intelligence-led ambushes in disrupting terrorist movements and logistics.
Troops are sustaining operations to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks on communities in the area.
