Troops Recover 320 Rustled Cattle in Sokoto, Terrorists Flee Towards Niger Border
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Combat Intelligence Battalion VII have recovered 320 rustled cattle following an operation against suspected terrorists in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The operation was conducted at about 9:00 a.m. on August 20, 2026, after troops deployed at Forward Operating Base Bachakka received credible human intelligence on the movement of suspected terrorists with rustled cattle from Makera village.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops immediately mobilised to intercept the suspects and made contact with the group while they were moving the cattle.
The troops engaged the suspected terrorists, forcing them to abandon the livestock and flee towards the Niger Republic border.
The troops subsequently recovered a total of 320 cattle from the area.
The recovered livestock were handed over to the Sarkin Bachakka for further action and identification of their rightful owners.
The operation highlights the role of timely human intelligence and rapid military response in disrupting terrorist logistics and recovering livestock stolen from local communities.
Security forces are expected to sustain patrols and intelligence operations along the Gudu axis and border corridors to prevent terrorists from using the area for cattle rustling, movement of fighters and other criminal activities.
